Texas Lemon Pecan Cake

Prep: 20 min Cook: 70 min Serves: 12 Cuisine: American

A rich, nutty cake with lemon flavor, perfect for special occasions or teatime, featuring a moist texture and a beautiful cracked top that adds rustic charm.

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Ingredients

  • 2 1/2 cups sugar
  • 1 pound butter or margarine
  • 6 eggs
  • 2 tablespoons pure lemon extract
  • 4 cups sifted flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 4 cups chopped pecans

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Place a pan of water on the lower rack to keep the cake moist during baking.
  3. Cream together sugar and butter until smooth and fluffy.
  4. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
  5. In a separate bowl, sift together flour and baking powder.
  6. Gradually add the flour mixture and lemon extract to the creamed mixture, mixing well.
  7. Stir in chopped pecans.
  8. Pour batter into two well-greased and floured Bundt pans, dividing evenly.
  9. Bake for about 30 minutes, then place a brown paper bag cutout over the cakes to prevent over-browning.
  10. Continue baking for approximately 1 hour at 350°F, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  11. Remove from oven and let cool for a few minutes before removing from pans.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

653 kcal 33% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 7.6g 15% DV
Total Fat 45g 58% DV
Carbs 62.4g 23% DV
Fiber 4.2g 15% DV
Sugar 1.1g 2% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 2724.5mg 100% DV
Potassium 511.8mg 11% DV
Cholesterol 139.5mg 47% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 16.5mcg 2% DV
Vitamin C 10.1mg 11% DV
Calcium 1569.5mg 100% DV
Iron 7.2mg 40% DV
Contains Milk Egg Wheat/Gluten Tree nuts

Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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