Description
Homemade sweet southern pecan delight brings classic Southern comfort to your dessert table. Rich buttery layers and crunchy pecans create a memorable treat you’ll want to share with friends and family.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups pecans, finely chopped
- 1 ½ cups (190 g) self-rising flour
- 1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar
- 1 cup (220 g) brown sugar
- 4 large eggs, beaten
- ½ cup (120 ml) vegetable oil
- ½ cup (120 ml) buttermilk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ¼ tsp salt
Instructions
- Preparation: Preheat oven to 350°F and generously grease a 9×13-inch baking dish to prevent sticking.
- Mixing Base: Whisk together sugars, eggs, oil, and buttermilk in a large bowl until smooth and well-blended, creating a silky liquid foundation.
- Flour Integration: Gently fold sifted self-rising flour and salt into the wet mixture, stirring with light strokes to maintain a tender crumb structure.
- Flavor Enhancement: Stir in vanilla extract and fold chopped pecans throughout the batter, distributing them evenly for consistent nutty flavor in every bite.
- Baking Process: Pour batter into prepared dish, spreading to create an uniform surface, then bake for 30-35 minutes until the top turns a rich golden-brown and a toothpick inserted near the center reveals minimal moist crumbs.
- Cooling Stage: Allow the pecan delight to rest in the baking dish for 15 minutes, enabling it to set and stabilize before slicing into delectable servings.
Notes
- Butter Baking Strategy: Generously coat the baking dish to prevent sticking and ensure easy cake removal without tearing.
- Whisking Technique: Mix wet ingredients thoroughly until achieving a glossy, smooth consistency to create an even cake texture.
- Pecan Precision: Chop pecans uniformly and distribute gently to prevent sinking and maintain balanced flavor throughout the cake.
- Doneness Detection: Use the toothpick test near the center; a few moist crumbs indicate perfect baking, preventing dry or overcooked results.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 13
- Calories: 346
- Sugar: 33 g
- Sodium: 75 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 37 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 86 mg