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Caramel Pecan Cake Recipe


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Ingredients
  • 1 tsp vanilla .
  • 2 1/2 c sugar .
  • 1/2 tsp salt .
  • 8 oz sour cream .
  • ICING .
  • 1 tsp vanilla .
  • sliced pecans .
  • 1/4 tsp almond extract .
  • 3 c sugar .
  • 1/2 c butter, softened .
  • 3 c cake flour .
  • 1 dash salt .
  • 1 large egg, beaten .
  • 1 tsp almond extract .
  • 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice .
  • 3/4 c evaporated milk .
  • 1/2 c butter, softened .
  • 6 large eggs .
  • 1/4 tsp baking soda

Directions
  • Step #1 cream butter, add sugar & fresh lemon juice.
  • Step #2 cream until light & fluffy -- add eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
  • Step #3 mix baking soda to sour cream; sift flour twice with salt.
  • Step #4 turn mixer onto lowish speed & alternately add sour cream & flour to batter.
  • Step #5 add flavorings -- pour batter into a greased & floured bundt or tube pan.
  • Step #6 & bake this at 325* for 1 1/2 hrs.
  • Step #7 to prepare icing:.
  • Step #8 in a heavy saucepan, beaten egg, butter & milk -- put on low fire & let come to a slow boil -- in a small black iron skillet, mix 2 c sugar, melt remaining 1/2 c sugar & let cook this until brown & runny.
  • Step #9 add this to sugar mixture & continue to cook this until the temperature reaches the soft ball stage.
  • Step #10 238*.
  • Step #11 you must cook this slowly to prevent the milk from scorching.
  • Step #12 remove this from fire & let cool slightly.
  • Step #13 ; then add salt & flavorings.
  • Step #14 beat until icing reaches a spreading consistency.
  • Step #15 ice on cooled cake.
  • Step #16 sprinkle top this with sliced pecans.
  • Enjoy the Caramel Pecan Cake recipe

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