Description
Easy to make, incredibly moist, and packed with rich chocolate flavor and crunchy pecans, this Decadent Chocolate Pecan Cake is the ultimate treat for any occasion. Topped with a glossy chocolate glaze and toasted pecans, it’s a showstopper dessert that’s as easy as it is indulgent!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 1 ½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- 2 large eggs
- ¾ cup buttermilk
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup chopped pecans, divided
- ½ cup dark chocolate chips (plus ¼ cup for topping)
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan and line it with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, granulated sugar, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, buttermilk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract. Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, stirring just until combined. Do not overmix.
- Fold in ½ cup of the chopped pecans and ½ cup dark chocolate chips. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 50–60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs. Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- For the topping, melt the remaining ¼ cup dark chocolate chips and butter together until smooth. Pour the glaze over the cooled cake and sprinkle with the remaining ½ cup chopped pecans.
- Let the chocolate topping set before slicing. Serve and enjoy!
Notes
- To toast pecans, place them on a baking sheet and bake at 350°F for 5–7 minutes, or until fragrant.
- For added indulgence, drizzle caramel sauce over the chocolate glaze before serving.
- Cake can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50–60 minutes