Decadent Chocolate Pecan Cake
Rich, fudgy chocolate cake packed with crunchy pecans and finished with a silky cocoa glaze for a truly indulgent dessert.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Chocolate Pecan Cake
1¾ cups all-purpose flour
1¾ cups granulated sugar
¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1½ tsp baking powder
1½ tsp baking soda
1 tsp salt
2 large eggs
1 cup whole milk
½ cup vegetable oil
2 tsp vanilla extract
1 cup boiling water
1 cup chopped pecans
Cocoa Glaze
1 cup powdered sugar
¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
¼ cup milk
½ tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
Prep the oven
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
Mix dry ingredients
In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
Add wet ingredients
Add eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla. Beat for about 2 minutes until smooth and well combined.
Finish the batter
Carefully stir in boiling water (batter will be thin). Fold in chopped pecans.
Bake
Divide batter evenly between prepared pans. Bake for 30–35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Cool
Let cakes cool in pans for 10 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack to cool completely.
Make the glaze
Whisk powdered sugar, cocoa powder, milk, and vanilla until smooth and glossy.
Glaze and serve
Drizzle glaze over cooled cakes. Top with extra toasted pecans if desired. Slice and enjoy!
Notes
Toasting the pecans before folding them in adds extra depth of flavor.
This cake stays moist for days when stored covered at room temperature.
For a thicker glaze, add more powdered sugar; for thinner, add a splash of milk.
Find it online: https://elladishes.com/decadent-chocolate-pecan-cake/
