Description
Experience a delightful fusion of flavors and textures with Easy Texas Tornado Cake. This moist, rich cake features a swirl of creamy frosting and crunchy pecans, making it the perfect centerpiece for any gathering. Its warm, inviting aroma evokes memories of family reunions and celebrations, ensuring every bite is a joyful experience. Get ready to impress your guests with this irresistible dessert that combines comfort and creativity in every slice.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 3 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup chopped pecans (toasted)
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 2 cups powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a bundt pan.
- In a large bowl, mix flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. In another bowl, whisk eggs, oil, and vanilla until blended. Combine wet ingredients with dry ingredients until just mixed.
- Gently fold in chopped pecans.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- For frosting, beat softened cream cheese with powdered sugar until smooth and spread over the cooled cake.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 100g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 240mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Use fresh ingredients for better flavor. For added depth, substitute half the granulated sugar with brown sugar. Consider adding chocolate chips or dried fruit for variation.