This delightful spice cake, adorned with maple buttercream and a rich pecan pie topping, is a treat that promises to be a crowd-pleaser for any occasion, especially on Thanksgiving.
Ingredients:
For the Spice Cake: Dry Ingredients:
- 177 grams (1 1/3 cups) all-purpose flour
- 5 grams (1 tsp) baking powder
- 2.5 grams (1/2 tsp) baking soda
- 3 grams (1 tsp) ground cinnamon
- 1 gram (1/2 tsp) ground nutmeg
- 1 gram (1/4 tsp) ground ginger
Wet Ingredients:
- 100 grams (1/2 cup) granulated sugar
- 67 grams (1/3 cup) brown sugar
- 2 large eggs, at room temperature
- 60 ml (1/4 cup) vegetable oil
- 79 ml (1/3 cup) applesauce
- 120 ml (1/2 cup) buttermilk, at room temperature
- 5 ml (1 tsp) vanilla extract
For the Pecan Pie Topping:
- 85 grams (6 tbsp) unsalted butter
- 100 grams (1/2 cup) light brown sugar
- 60 ml (1/4 cup) honey
- 30 ml (2 tbsp) heavy cream
- 5 ml (1 tsp) vanilla extract
- 125 grams (1 cup) chopped pecans
For the Frosting:
- 226 grams (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 438 grams (3 1/2 cups) powdered sugar
- 79 ml (1/3 cup) maple syrup
Directions:
- Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F). Whisk together all the dry ingredients in a medium bowl and set aside. In another bowl, mix all the wet ingredients.
- Gradually combine the wet ingredients with the dry, mixing until just combined. Pour the batter into an 8×8-inch baking dish lined with greased parchment paper.
- Bake for 36-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 15 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack to cool completely.
- For the pecan pie topping, melt butter in a saucepan, then stir in brown sugar, honey, heavy cream, and vanilla extract. Cook for a few minutes over medium heat before adding the pecans. Let the mixture cool slightly.
- To make the frosting, beat together the softened butter, powdered sugar, and maple syrup until smooth.
- Frost the cooled cake with a layer of maple buttercream, then top with the pecan pie mixture.
- Slice the cake and serve, offering a scrumptious blend of spices, sweet frosting, and nutty topping that's sure to delight any palate.
This Pecan Pie Snack Cake is a festive and flavorful dessert that's incredibly easy to make, and even easier to love. Enjoy each bite of this cozy, comforting treat!
