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Southern Georgia Pecan Cake: A Delightful Southern Treat

Southern Georgia Pecan Cake
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A classic Southern layered cake featuring moist vanilla-coconut pecan layers, filled and frosted with rich cream cheese icing. This showstopping dessert is perfect for holidays and special occasions, embodying Georgia’s love for pecans with its nutty crunch and tropical coconut sweetness :cite[1]:cite[6].

  • Author: ranime
  • Prep Time: 2 hours (includes layering)
  • Cook Time: 35 minutes
  • Total Time: 3 hours (with cooling)
  • Yield: 12 servings 1x
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Southern
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

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  • For the Cake:
  • 2 ½ cups (300g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • ½ cup (113g) margarine
  • ½ cup (95g) shortening
  • 2 ½ cups (500g) granulated sugar
  • 5 medium eggs (separated)
  • 1 cup (240ml) buttermilk
  • 2 tbsp vanilla extract
  • ½ cup (45g) shredded coconut
  • 2 cups (200g) chopped pecans (toasted)
  • For the Frosting:
  • ½ cup (113g) margarine
  • 16 oz (450g) cream cheese, room temperature
  • 2 lbs (900g) powdered sugar
  • 3 tbsp vanilla extract
  • ½ cup (50g) chopped pecans (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Prepare Batter: Cream margarine, shortening, and sugar for 15 mins. Add egg yolks and mix 5 mins. Sift flour and baking soda 3 times, then alternate adding with buttermilk to batter. Fold in vanilla, coconut, and pecans :cite[6].
  2. Whip Egg Whites: Beat egg whites to stiff peaks and gently fold into batter :cite[8].
  3. Bake Layers: Divide into 3 greased 9-inch pans. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 30-35 mins until springy. Cool 15 mins before removing from pans :cite[6].
  4. Make Frosting: Beat margarine, cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla until fluffy :cite[6].
  5. Assemble: Frost between layers and top with chopped pecans. Chill 1 hour before serving :cite[6]:cite[8].

Notes

  • Key Technique: Separating eggs and folding in whipped whites ensures an airy texture :cite[8].
  • Storage: Keeps 3 days refrigerated. Bring to room temperature before serving :cite[1].
  • Variations: Substitute walnuts for pecans or add 1 tsp cinnamon to batter :cite[1]:cite[7].
  • Shortcut: Use pre-chopped pecans to save time :cite[7].

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