Pa June's Pecan Cake

Name: Pa June's Pecan Cake
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 12
Ingredients: 1 box duncan hines butter cake mix; 1 tsp almond extract; FROSTING; 2 c white sugar; 1 c evaporated milk; 1 tsp butter; 1 tsp almond extract; 2 c chopped pecans

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By Iris Bonanno
@GumboLady

Has been a family favorite for many many years.

Rating:

★★★★★ 1 vote5

Serves:

Prep:

20 Min

Cook:

35 Min

Ingredients

1 box

duncan hines butter cake mix
1 tsp

almond extract
FROSTING
2 c

white sugar
1 c

evaporated milk
1 tsp

butter
1 tsp

almond extract
2 c

chopped pecans
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How to Make Pa June's Pecan Cake

Step-by-Step

Prepare cake mix according to box directions adding 1 tsp. almond extract. Make 4 layers. Cook and let cool.
Frosting: Cook 2 cups sugar with evaporated milk until mixture pulls away for the pot. (Black iron pot is the best) Add 2 cups pecans. Remove from heat, add 1 teaspoon butter and 1 teaspoon almond extract, stir until shiny.

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About Pa June's Pecan Cake

Course/Dish: Cakes

Hashtag: #pecan

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