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Texas Tornado Cake


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  • Author: sarah
  • Total Time: 55 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A rich chocolate cake layered with caramel and pecans, perfect for any celebration.


Ingredients

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  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 cup vegetable oil
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup chopped pecans
  • 1 cup caramel sauce

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch cake pan.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking soda, salt, and cocoa powder until well combined.
  3. In a separate bowl, mix together oil, eggs, buttermilk, and vanilla extract.
  4. Gradually combine the wet ingredients with the dry ones using a spatula.
  5. Gently fold in the chopped pecans.
  6. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 30-35 minutes.
  7. Allow the cake to cool for 10 minutes before drizzling with caramel sauce.
  8. Slice and serve.

Notes

You can bake the cake a day in advance and add the caramel drizzle before serving. An air fryer can also be used, adjusting cooking time as necessary.

  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 35 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 380
  • Sugar: 30g
  • Sodium: 170mg
  • Fat: 20g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 12g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 45g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 5g
  • Cholesterol: 67mg