Kayla’s Southern Pecan Mist Cake

May 13, 2023May 13, 20230 8

Kayla's Southern Pecan Mist Cake - A unique twist on traditional cake

by The Chefin Cake

Prep

20 min

Cook

70 min

Ready In

90 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

293

Sugar

30g

Fat

17g

Kayla's Southern Pecan Mist Cake is a unique twist on traditional cake, originally hailing from the southern United States. It's characterized by its airy texture and nutty flavor from the addition of ground pecans. This cake is perfect for special occasions or a sweet treat, and it's easy to make with just a few simple ingredients. Despite its sweetness, Kayla's Southern Pecan Mist Cake is light and fluffy, making it a crowd-pleaser among cake-lovers.

Instructions

1.	Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F.
2.	Grease a 10-inch tube pan and set aside.
3.	Sift egg yolks and salt together in a medium bowl until light and fluffy.
4.	Gradually add sifted confectioners' sugar and continue to beat until fully combined.
5.	Fold in the ground pecans.
6.	In a separate bowl, beat egg whites until stiff peaks form.
7.	Very gently fold in egg yolk mixture into the egg whites.
8.	Pour mixture into greased tube pan.
9.	Bake for 60-70 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
10.	Remove from the oven and let cool for 15-20 minutes.
11.	Run a knife around the edges of the pan to loosen the cake and invert onto a cooling rack to complete cooling.

PROS

Kayla’s Southern Pecan Mist Cake is a unique twist on traditional cake, perfect for special occasions or a sweet treat.

It has a light and fluffy texture with a nutty flavor from the pecans.

The recipe is easy to follow and doesn’t require any fancy equipment or ingredients.

CONS

This cake is quite sweet, so it may not be suitable for those who prefer less sugary desserts.

It also contains a high amount of eggs and sugar, which may make it unsuitable for those with dietary restrictions.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While Kayla’s Southern Pecan Mist Cake may not be the healthiest dessert, it does contain pecans which are a rich source of healthy fats, fiber, and protein.
Pecans are also rich in antioxidants that can help protect the body against oxidative stress and inflammation.
It’s important to enjoy this dessert in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

	12 egg yolks
	12 egg whites
	1/2 teaspoon salt
	3 1/8 cups sifted confectioners ' sugar
	3 cups ground pecans