Description
This gooey chocolate pecan cake is rich, moist, and topped with a luscious ganache for an indulgent treat!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 4 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup pecans, chopped
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup dark chocolate, chopped
- Extra pecans for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare to Bake: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan.
- Create the Batter: Cream together butter and sugars, add eggs and vanilla.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: Whisk flour, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Blend Wet and Dry: Incorporate dry mixture into batter with sour cream.
- Fold in the Goodness: Gently fold in pecans and chocolate chips.
- Bake: Pour batter into pan and bake for 60-70 minutes.
- Cool and Prepare Ganache: Cool the cake and make ganache with cream and dark chocolate.
- Ganache and Serve: Pour ganache over cooled cake and garnish with pecans.
Notes
Use high-quality chocolate for ganache for an extra touch of indulgence.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60-70 minutes
- Category: Dessert
Nutrition
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Protein: 6 g