This Caramel flavoured Pecan Cake has a topping of whipped Mascarpone and Double Cream, Chopped Pecans, and a dusting of homemade Caramel Brittle. It's an ideal recipe for an afternoon tea or grace any cafe menu.
If you are decorating with Caramel Pecan Brittle or Plain Caramel Brittle, now is the time to make it first. See my note below for the link to the recipe. Demerara Sugar would make a good alternative.
Make the cake
Preheat the oven to 180deg conventional or 160deg fan assisted. Grease and line the base of a shallow 29cm x 19 cm oblong tin or similar. At least 2cm/1inch deep.
Using an electric mixer, beat together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
Gradually add the eggs one at a time, adding a little flour in between each one. This will help prevent too much curdling. Mix until well combined.
Add the remaining flour, chopped pecans and vanilla extract. Mix together until well combined.
Pour the cake mixture evenly into the prepared tin. Bake for 25 - 30 mins or until baked. Testing the centre of the cake, in different areas, with a skewer until it comes out clean.
Leave in the tin to cool for about 10 mins, before turning out onto a wire rack to cool completely.
Beat the Mascarpone and the icing sugar together until well combined.
Add the double cream and vanilla extract. Mix until you have a thick spreadable consistancy. Leave in the fridge until you are ready to decorate your cake.
When your cake has cooled completely, spread the cream mixture evenly over your cake. Or use a piping bag with your favourite nozzle and pipe swirlz of rossettes on the top of the cake.
Decorate with crushed and whole Pecans followed by a scattering of Caramel Brittle if using. See my note below for the link to the recipe for Caramel Brittle.
Notes
Caramel Pecan/Plain Brittle (Optional) Make a portion of this Easy Caramel Pecan Brittle with our without the nuts, to decorate the top of your cake. It's optional and does make your cake taste and look even more delicious. Demerara Sugar will make a good alternative to Caramel Brittle if you prefer.This cake will keep for up to a couple of days,s but must be kept in the fridge.