Homemade Cake
Description
Perfect with tea and coffee. I use pecans in this recipe, but they can be substituted with walnuts or a mix of different nuts. I prepare the cake with a glaze that not only decorates it but also helps keep the inside moist. This cake can be stored for several days, though it usually gets eaten down to the last crumb on the first day. Serve warm or chilled. Ideal with tea.
Instructions
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Step 1
1. Grease the pan with butter, then sprinkle with flour and rotate the pan in different directions, shaking off the excess onto the table.
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Step 2
2. Place the pecans on a baking sheet and put them in a preheated oven at 180 degrees for a few minutes to lightly dry them.
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Step 3
3. Sift the flour and combine it with the baking powder, salt, and baking soda.
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Step 4
4. Place the nuts in the blender bowl and chop them.
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Step 5
5. For the dough: place softened butter in a bowl, add sugar and eggs, beat for 10 seconds. Add the flour mixture and mix at low speed with a mixer. Pour in the buttermilk and beat for another 30 seconds, then add vanilla extract.
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Step 6
6. Add the chopped nuts and mix until a homogeneous mass forms.
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Step 7
7. Place the dough into the previously prepared pan and put it in the preheated oven at 180 degrees, bake for 65 minutes.
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Step 8
8. For the glaze: in a saucepan, combine butter, sugar, water, and vanilla extract. Place over low heat and cook without bringing to a boil.
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Step 9
9. Remove the finished cake and prick it with toothpicks all over the surface.
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Step 10
10. Pour the prepared glaze over the cake and let it cool completely.