Dark Chocolate Pecan Cake Recipe: How to Make It

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon butter
• 3 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1-1/2 teaspoons heavy whipping cream
• 3 tablespoons chopped pecans
• BATTER:
• 2 tablespoons shortening
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 2 tablespoons beaten egg
• 1/8 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 6 tablespoons cake flour
• 2 tablespoons baking cocoa
• 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/8 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 3 tablespoons water
• TOPPING:
• 1/4 cup heavy whipping cream
• 2 teaspoons confectioners' sugar
• Optional: Chocolate curls and chopped pecans