Crème Brûlée Caramel Pecan Cake

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🍮 Crème Brûlée Caramel Pecan Cake

📖 Introduction

The Crème Brûlée Caramel Pecan Cake is a luxurious dessert that brings together three worlds of flavor: the velvety smoothness of crème brûlée, the sweet smokiness of caramel, and the buttery crunch of roasted pecans. This cake is designed for special occasions, celebrations, or any time you want to impress guests with a show-stopping dessert. With layers of moist vanilla cake, creamy custard filling, caramel drizzle, and a pecan crunch, it’s truly a masterpiece in both flavor and presentation.

📝 Ingredients

For the Cake:

  • 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 ½ teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup whole milk

For the Crème Brûlée Custard Filling:

  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 1 vanilla bean (or 1 tbsp vanilla paste/extract)
  • 5 large egg yolks
  • ½ cup granulated sugar

For the Caramel Sauce:

  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, cubed
  • ½ cup heavy cream
  • Pinch of sea salt

For the Pecan Crunch:

  • 1 cup pecans, toasted and chopped
  • 2 tablespoons butter, melted
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar

For Decoration:

  • Powdered sugar (optional)
  • Caramel drizzle
  • Whole pecans for garnish

👩‍🍳 Instructions & Methods

Step 1 – Make the Cake Layers

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line three 8-inch round cake pans.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Beat in eggs one at a time, then add vanilla.
  5. Alternate adding the dry ingredients with milk, beginning and ending with flour.
  6. Divide batter evenly into pans and bake for 22–28 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool completely.

Step 2 – Prepare the Crème Brûlée Custard

  1. Heat cream and vanilla in a saucepan until steaming (do not boil).
  2. In a separate bowl, whisk egg yolks and sugar until pale.
  3. Slowly temper the yolks by adding warm cream gradually while whisking.
  4. Return mixture to saucepan and cook on low until thickened and coats the back of a spoon.
  5. Chill custard completely before layering.

Step 3 – Make the Caramel Sauce

  1. Heat sugar in a saucepan over medium heat until melted and golden.
  2. Add butter and stir until incorporated.
  3. Slowly add cream and whisk until smooth. Add sea salt.
  4. Let cool to thicken.

Step 4 – Prepare the Pecan Crunch

  1. Mix pecans with melted butter and brown sugar.
  2. Toast in oven at 350°F (175°C) for 8–10 minutes. Cool and set aside.

Step 5 – Assemble the Cake

  1. Place one cake layer on a serving plate. Spread custard filling evenly.
  2. Sprinkle with pecan crunch and drizzle caramel.
  3. Repeat with remaining layers.
  4. Top with final cake layer, pour over caramel, and garnish with pecans.
  5. Chill for at least 1 hour before serving to set.

🏺 History

The cake is an inspired fusion of French crème brûlée, Southern pecan pralines, and classic caramel layer cakes. Crème brûlée originated in France in the 17th century, while pecan caramel desserts trace back to the American South, particularly Louisiana. This cake is a modern creation that marries the elegance of European patisserie with the warmth of Southern comfort desserts.

🌟 Benefits

  • Indulgent & comforting: Combines creamy, crunchy, and moist textures.
  • Rich in flavor: Vanilla, caramel, and pecans create a well-balanced taste.
  • Nutrient boost: Pecans add healthy fats, fiber, and antioxidants.
  • Showstopper dessert: Perfect centerpiece for holidays and parties.

🏗️ Formation (Structure of the Cake)

  • Base: Moist vanilla sponge layers.
  • Middle: Silky crème brûlée custard filling.
  • Texture: Crunchy caramelized pecans.
  • Topping: Glossy caramel glaze with pecan decoration.

💕 Lovers of This Cake

This cake is adored by:

  • Caramel lovers who enjoy its golden richness.
  • Nut enthusiasts who crave pecans’ buttery crunch.
  • Fans of French desserts who love the crème brûlée twist.
  • Celebration seekers who want a dessert that feels festive and luxurious.

🥗 Nutrition (per slice, approx. 1/12 of cake)

  • Calories: 540
  • Fat: 32g
  • Saturated Fat: 16g
  • Carbohydrates: 56g
  • Sugar: 42g
  • Protein: 7g
  • Fiber: 2g

🎀 Conclusion

The Crème Brûlée Caramel Pecan Cake is not just a dessert, but an experience. It brings together history, flavors, and textures from different traditions into one unforgettable bite. A treat for both casual gatherings and formal celebrations, this cake is destined to become a favorite wherever it’s served.

Would you like me to also design a fancy serving idea (like plating with spun sugar or caramel shards) to make it even more spectacular for presentation?

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