Fudgy Pecan Cake Recipe

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Fudgy Pecan Cake
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  1. Place the pecans in a blender; cover and process until ground. Set aside 1 cup for cake (save any remaining ground nuts for another use). In a microwave, melt chocolate chips and butter; stir until smooth. Cool to room temperature.
  2. In a large bowl, beat egg yolks and 1/2 cup sugar until slightly thickened; stir in cooled chocolate mixture. Combine flour and reserved ground nuts; stir into egg yolk mixture. Set aside.
  3. In another large bowl, beat egg whites and cream of tartar on medium speed until soft peaks form. Gradually beat in remaining sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, on high until stiff glossy peaks form and sugar is dissolved. Fold a third of the egg whites into batter, then fold in remaining whites.
  4. Spoon into a greased and waxed paper-lined 9-in. springform pan. Bake at 350° for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out with moist crumbs. Cool on a wire rack. (Cake top will puff, then fall during cooling.) Gently push down top and sides of cake to even surface. Run a knife around edge of cake to loosen. Remove sides of pan; invert cake onto a plate and gently peel off waxed paper.
  5. For glaze, heat chocolate chips and cream in a microwave until melted; stir until smooth. Cool until slightly thickened. Spread a thin layer of glaze over top and sides of cake. Pour remaining glaze over cake; spread over top and sides, allowing glaze to drip down sides. Chill until glaze is set, about 30 minutes. Cut into wedges. Yield: 12 servings.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 372.45 Kcal (1559 kJ)
Calories from fat 310.18 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 34.46g 53%
Cholesterol 91.91mg 31%
Sodium 24.72mg 1%
Potassium 142.36mg 3%
Total Carbs 15.78g 5%
Sugars 10.84g 43%
Dietary Fiber 2.45g 10%
Protein 4.72g 9%
Vitamin C 0.3mg 0%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 5%
Iron 1.3mg 7%
Calcium 32.7mg 3%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 508.43 Kcal (2129 kJ)
Calories from fat 423.42 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 47.05g 53%
Cholesterol 125.47mg 31%
Sodium 33.74mg 1%
Potassium 194.33mg 3%
Total Carbs 21.55g 5%
Sugars 14.8g 43%
Dietary Fiber 3.35g 10%
Protein 6.45g 9%
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0%
Vitamin A 0.2mg 5%
Iron 1.8mg 7%
Calcium 44.6mg 3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 9.8
    Points
  • 11
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • very low sodium,
  • good source of fiber

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