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Pecan Caramel Mocha Cake with Cherries

A rich and dark chocolate cake with notes of vanilla, caramel, and Irish creme topped off with a caramel vanilla frosting then finish off with sweet and spicy pecans, sprinkles, and cherries!
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Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
Author: Hezzi-D

Ingredients

For the cake:

  • 1 c. butter softened
  • 1 c. sugar
  • 1/2 c. brown sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 T. vanilla
  • 1 c. strong brewed caramel or vanilla coffee
  • 1/2 c. cocoa powder I used black cocoa powder
  • 3 c. flour
  • 2 t. baking powder
  • 1 t. baking soda
  • 1 t. salt

For the frosting:

  • 1 1/2 c. butter
  • 2 T. caramel sauce
  • 6 c. powdered sugar
  • 3 T. strong brewed caramel or vanilla coffee cooled
  • 1 T. vanilla

For decorating:

  • 1/3 c. sweet and spicy pecan pieces
  • Sprinkles
  • 3 T. caramel sauce
  • cherry pie filling

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
  • Spray a 9 x 13 baking pan with cooking spray.
  • In a large bowl cream together the butter, sugar, and brown sugar.
  • Add in the eggs and vanilla and mix well.
  • In a small bowl combine the hot coffee and the cocoa powder and mix until combined.
  • In a medium bowl combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Mix well.
  • Add half of the flour mixture to the butter mixture and mix until combined. Slowly add in the coffee and cocoa mixture and mix until well combined.
  • Stir in the remaining flour mixture and mix until combined.
  • Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • Cool cake completely on a wire rack.
  • To make the frosting put the butter, caramel sauce, coffee, and vanilla in a large bowl. Beat with a mixer on medium speed until smooth.
  • Add the powdered sugar a cup at a time until desired consistency is reached.
  • Spread the frosting on top of the cake and smooth.
  • Sprinkle the cake with the pecans and sprinkles.
  • Drain the cherry pie filling and place the cherries on top of the cake. Drizzle with caramel sauce.
  • Cut the cake into squares and serve.

Notes

A Hezzi-D Original recipe