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delicious cake with pecans

White Forest Cake with Spiced Pecan Crust

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Prep Time 45 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Resting Time 1 hour
Total Time 2 hours 15 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 12 servings

Equipment

  • 1 9-inch springform pan
  • 1 food processor
  • 1 Mixing bowl
  • 1 Electric mixer
  • 1 Rubber spatula
  • 1 Oven

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup pecans toasted
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter melted
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1/2 cup whole milk
  • 1 cup white chocolate chips
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 tablespoon powdered sugar
  • 1 cup fresh cherries pitted

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  • In a food processor, pulse the pecans, 1/2 cup sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg until finely ground.
  • Add melted butter to the pecan mixture and pulse until combined.
  • Press the pecan mixture into the bottom of the springform pan and set aside.
  • In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  • In another bowl, beat softened butter and 1 cup sugar with an electric mixer until light and fluffy.
  • Add eggs one at a time to the butter mixture, beating well after each addition, then mix in vanilla extract.
  • Gradually add sour cream and milk to the butter mixture, beating until smooth.
  • Add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined.
  • Fold in white chocolate chips with a rubber spatula.
  • Pour the batter into the prepared pan over the pecan crust.
  • Bake for 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  • Allow the cake to rest for 1 hour before removing it from the pan.
  • Whip the heavy cream and powdered sugar together until soft peaks form.
  • Spread the whipped cream over the cooled cake and top with fresh cherries.

Notes

For best results, ensure the pecans are finely ground for a smooth crust, and use room temperature ingredients to aid in even mixing. The cake can be stored in the refrigerator to maintain its freshness and is best served chilled, allowing the flavors to meld together beautifully.
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