This is a cake recipe that has been in my family for I don't know how long. That is the main reason I call it the deep south cake, but we really call it "Adeline's Pecan Cake." (Adeline is my mom's niece, and a very excellent cook. If Adeline made it you better try it because you would be missing out!) All I know is that my mom used to make this cake for holidays when I was younger and I have started to do the same now that I am usually not with my mom on holidays to eat hers! I have only made it a few times, but each time it gets easier and tastier.
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| The evaporated milk is used to make the pecan filling |
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| The pecan filling needs to cook low and slow in order to thicken |
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| You can bake two cake rounds or if you have three pans do that so you don't have to mess with cutting up the cakes, etc. |
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| I cheated and used store bought cream cheese frosting, not because I can't make the frosting but because if I make the frosting I won't eat the cake as I see how much butter is really in it! |
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| This is a cake I would make to impress dinner guests, the boss, get your engagement ring...whatever you need this cake shall grant it! |
This looks wonderful. Will you share the recipe?
ReplyDeleteSorry it took so long to post, but I had to get permission from my cousin Adeline as this is her recipe! I hope you enjoy!
ReplyDeleteCake:
½ cup butter, softened
2 ½ cups sugar
4 eggs separated
2 tsp. baking powder
1 cup milk
1 tsp. vanilla
2 cups flour
Cream butter and sugar, add egg yolks, milk, baking powder and vanilla. Add sifted flour gradually. Beat eggs whites until stiff. Fold into batter, pour in 3 greased and floured pans. Bake 350 degrees for 25 minutes.
Pecan Filling:
2 cups ground pecans
1 cup sugar
1 large can evap. Milk
¼ cup butter
Combine pecans, sugar and milk. Cook in saucepan until thick. Add butter and blend thoroughly.
Cream Cheese Frosting: (or you may use prepared Cream Cheese Frosting)
1 (3 oz.) pkg. cream cheese, use the light
¼ cup butter
2 cups powdered sugar
1 tsp. vanilla
Soften cream cheese and butter. Beat together until fluffy. Add powdered sugar and beat until smooth. Add vanilla.