I have made this recipe for years. My children always chose it for their birthday cake over any other, and it makes enough for a crowd. Moist and delicious. Very easy to make. Enjoy!Ingredients | Pecan Pie Birthday Cake
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups white sugar
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
½ cup sour cream
2 eggs
1 cup butter
1 cup water
5 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
6 tablespoons milk
5 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
½ cup butter
4 cups confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup chopped walnuts (Optional)
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 10x15 inch pan.
Combine the flour, sugar, baking soda and salt. Beat in the sour cream and eggs. Set aside. Melt the butter on low in a saucepan, add the water and 5 tablespoons cocoa. Bring mixture to a boil then remove from heat. Allow to cool slightly, then stir cocoa mixture into the egg mixture, mixing until blended.
Pour batter into prepared pan. Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
For the icing: In a large saucepan, combine the milk, 5 tablespoons cocoa and 1/2 cup butter. Bring to a boil, then remove from heat. Stir in the confectioners' sugar and vanilla, then fold in the nuts, mixing until blended. Spread frosting over warm cake.
Info | Pecan Pie Birthday Cake
prep:
10 mins
cook:
20 mins
total:
30 mins
Servings:
32
Yield:
1 10x15-inch jellyroll pan
Pecan Pie Birthday Cake : A favourite of this season, our pecan pie is creamy and sweet, complimenting the subtle nuttiness of pecans, and a total crowd pleaser!
