Pecan Cake with Rum Frosting Recipe

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Pecan Cake with Rum Frosting
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  1. Heat oven to 350° F. Butter an 8-inch square baking pan. In a food processor, finely grind 1 cup of the pecans. Add the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt and pulse to combine; set aside.Using an electric mixer, beat 1 stick of the butter with the brown and granulated sugars until light and fluffy, 5 to 6 minutes. Beat in the eggs one at a time.Gradually add the pecan mixture, mixing until just incorporated. Stir in the buttermilk and 1 teaspoon of the vanilla. Transfer the batter to the prepared pan.Bake until golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 30 to 35 minutes. Cool for 10 minutes, then transfer to a rack to cool completely.Using an electric mixer, beat the remaining butter with the confectioners' sugar and cream until fluffy. Beat in the rum and the remaining vanilla. Spread on cake. Chop the remaining pecans and sprinkle on top.To Bring It: You can make the cake up to 2 days in advance and frost it up to 4 hours before serving. To protect the frosting during your trip, stick a few toothpicks into the top of the cake and make a loose tent with plastic wrap.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 6486.38 Kcal (27157 kJ)
Calories from fat 2888.91 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 320.99g 494%
Cholesterol 801.53mg 267%
Sodium 2163.73mg 90%
Potassium 2615.36mg 56%
Total Carbs 879.14g 293%
Sugars 691.75g 2767%
Dietary Fiber 32.34g 129%
Protein 74.79g 150%
Vitamin C 3.3mg 5%
Vitamin A 0.8mg 28%
Iron 15.2mg 85%
Calcium 885.1mg 89%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 396.3 Kcal (1659 kJ)
Calories from fat 176.5 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 19.61g 494%
Cholesterol 48.97mg 267%
Sodium 132.2mg 90%
Potassium 159.79mg 56%
Total Carbs 53.71g 293%
Sugars 42.26g 2767%
Dietary Fiber 1.98g 129%
Protein 4.57g 150%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 5%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 28%
Iron 0.9mg 85%
Calcium 54.1mg 89%

* 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

  • 155.7
    Points
  • 182
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium,
  • High in Sugar,
  • High in Total Fat

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