Indulge in the rich and decadent Crème Brûlée Caramel Pecan Cake. A delightful fusion of classic flavors with a modern twist, this cake is a true showstopper for any occasion.
Author:Paula
Prep Time:30 minutes
Cook Time:1 hour
Total Time:1 hour 30 minutes
Yield:1 cake (10-12 servings)
Category:Dessert
Method:Baking
Cuisine:French
Diet:Vegetarian
Ingredients
CAKE:
2 ½ cups (310 g) all-purpose flour
2 ½ teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
1 cup (225 g) butter, at room temperature
1 ¾ cups (350 g) sugar
4 large eggs (room temperature)
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup (250 ml) whole milk
CRÈME BRÛLÉE CREAM:
2 cups (500 ml) heavy cream
1 vanilla bean or 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
6 large egg yolks
½ cup (100 g) sugar
Pinch of salt
CARAMEL GLAZE:
1 cup (200 g) sugar
6 tablespoons (85 g) butter
½ cup (120 ml) heavy cream
Pinch of salt
FOR DECORATION AND ASSEMBLY:
1 cup (120 g) pecans, toasted and chopped
½ cup (100 g) sugar (for brûlée topping)
Instructions
Prepare the Cake: Preheat the oven. Mix dry ingredients. Cream butter and sugar. Add eggs and vanilla. Alternate adding dry ingredients and milk. Bake.
Make the Crème Brûlée Cream: Heat cream with vanilla. Whisk yolks with sugar. Temper yolks with cream. Strain. Pour into ramekins. Bake in a water bath.
Create the Caramel Glaze: Cook sugar to caramel. Add butter, cream, and salt. Cool.
Assemble: Toast pecans. Spread caramel on cake. Sprinkle pecans. Caramelize sugar on top.
Notes
Ensure eggs and butter are at room temperature for best results.
Use caution when working with hot sugar for caramel.