Fudgy Pecan Cake

Name: Fudgy Pecan Cake
Ingredients: 3/4 c. melted butter; 1 1/2 tsp. vanilla; 1/2 c. cocoa; 3 Tbsp. vegetable oil; 3/4 c. finely chopped pecans; 1/8 tsp. cream of tartar; 1 Tbsp. cocoa; 1 1/2 c. sugar; 3 egg yolks; 1/2 c. all-purpose flour; 3 Tbsp. water; 3 room temperature egg whites; 1/8 tsp. salt

13 ingredients

14 steps

Ingredients

3/4 c. melted butter
1 1/2 tsp. vanilla
1/2 c. cocoa
3 Tbsp. vegetable oil
3/4 c. finely chopped pecans
1/8 tsp. cream of tartar
1 Tbsp. cocoa
1 1/2 c. sugar
3 egg yolks
1/2 c. all-purpose flour
3 Tbsp. water
3 room temperature egg whites
1/8 tsp. salt

Directions

1

Line bottom of 9-inch spring-form pan with tinfoil.
2

Butter foil and sides of pan.
3

Set aside.
4

Combine 3/4 cup of butter, sugar and vanilla in a large mixer bowl; beat well.
5

Add yolks, one at a time, beating after each addition.
6

Blend in 1/2 cup cocoa, flour, oil and water; beat well.
7

Stir in pecans.
8

Beat egg whites, cream of tartar and salt in small mixer bowl until stiff peaks form.
9

Carefully fold into chocolate mixture.
10

Pour into pan.
11

Bake at 350° for 45 minutes.
12

Cool 1 hour.
13

Cover; chill until firm.
14

Remove side of pan.