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Texas Tornado Cake

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  • Author: quickdish
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 60 minutes
  • Total Time: 75 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings 1x
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Southern
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A delightful Southern cake that combines rich flavors of buttermilk, cinnamon, and pecans, topped with a creamy homemade cream cheese frosting.


Ingredients

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  • 2 cups (250 grams) all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups (400 grams) granulated sugar
  • 1 cup (240 ml) vegetable oil
  • 4 large eggs (about 200 grams)
  • 1 cup (240 ml) buttermilk
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1 cup (120 grams) chopped pecans
  • 8 ounces (225 grams) cream cheese
  • 1/2 cup (60 grams) unsalted butter
  • 4 cups (480 grams) powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a bundt pan.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
  3. Add vegetable oil, eggs, and buttermilk; mix until just combined.
  4. Stir in chopped pecans.
  5. Pour batter into the prepared bundt pan and smooth the top.
  6. Bake for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  7. Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 15-20 minutes, then remove and cool completely on a wire rack.
  8. For the frosting, beat cream cheese and butter until creamy; gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla until spreadable.
  9. Frost the cooled cake and enjoy!

Notes

For a lighter cake, ensure all ingredients are at room temperature before mixing. Consider using a gluten-free flour blend for a gluten-free version.


Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 420
  • Sugar: 43g
  • Sodium: 320mg
  • Fat: 19g
  • Saturated Fat: 7g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 59g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 5g
  • Cholesterol: 55mg