Bourbon Maple Pecan Skillet Cake
The warm cake, topped with crunchy pecans and drenched in a bourbon-maple glaze, brings together a cozy fall flavor profile that will satisfy your sweet tooth while leaving a touch of indulgence.
Ingredients
- For the Cake:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
- 1/2 cup brown sugar packed
- 1/4 cup maple syrup preferably dark
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup buttermilk
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans for the cake batter
- For the Bourbon Maple Glaze:
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 tbsp bourbon
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup chopped toasted pecans for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Prepare the Skillet
- Lightly grease a 10-inch cast-iron skillet with butter or non-stick cooking spray.
- Make the Cake Batter
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the maple syrup, eggs, and vanilla extract to the butter mixture, mixing until smooth.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with buttermilk, mixing until just combined.
- Gently fold in the chopped pecans.
- Bake the Cake
- Pour the batter into the prepared skillet and spread it out evenly.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Prepare the Glaze
- While the cake is baking, make the glaze. In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine the maple syrup, butter, and bourbon.
- Stir occasionally until the butter is melted and the mixture is well combined.
- Remove from heat and whisk in the powdered sugar and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Finish the Cake
- Once the cake is done baking, remove it from the oven and allow it to cool slightly.
- Pour the bourbon maple glaze over the warm cake, allowing it to soak in.
- Sprinkle toasted pecans on top for an extra crunchy finish.