Pumpkin Pecan Cake with Bourbon Brown Sugar Glaze

Pumpkin Pecan Cake is a popular dessert during the fall season, especially around Thanksgiving. The combination of pumpkin, pecans, and warm spices creates a deliciously rich and flavorful cake that is perfect for celebrating the flavors of autumn.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 90 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 18.

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Pumpkin Pecan Cake with Bourbon Brown Sugar Glaze

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American Courses: Anytime, Dessert Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 40 min Rest Time 30 min Total Time 1 hr 30 mins

Servings: 12 Calories: 4560

Best Season: Fall

Ingredients

Servings

• 1.5 cup Pumpkin puree
• 0.5 cup Vegetable oil
• 1.5 cup Granulated sugar
• 0.5 cup Brown sugar
• 3 large Eggs
• 2 cup All-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon Baking powder
• 1 teaspoon Baking soda
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Cinnamon
• 0.5 teaspoon Nutmeg
• 0.25 teaspoon Cloves
• 1 cup Pecans
• 0.5 cup Unsalted butter
• 0.25 cup Heavy cream
• 2 tablespoon Bourbon
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 1 cup Powdered sugar

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan.
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the pumpkin puree, vegetable oil, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and eggs. Mix until well combined.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves.
4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Fold in the pecans.
5. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top. Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
6. While the cake is baking, prepare the glaze. In a small saucepan, melt the unsalted butter over medium heat. Stir in the brown sugar, heavy cream, bourbon, and vanilla extract. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
7. Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Then, transfer the cake to a wire rack to cool completely.
8. Once the cake has cooled, drizzle the glaze over the top. Sprinkle with powdered sugar, if desired.
9. Slice and serve.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 12

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 380kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 18g28%

Total Carbohydrate 50g17%

Sugars 35g

Protein 4g8%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.