Spice Loaf with Caramel Glaze
Cook Time: 1 hour
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
Description: This delightful Spice Loaf combines the rich flavors of a spice cake mix with the indulgence of instant pudding, creating a moist and flavorful treat. Perfect for sharing, this recipe yields two loaves—one to savor yourself and another to gift to a friend. A tried-and-true Duncan Hines recipe that’s sure to impress!
Recipe Category
Dessert
Keywords
For Large Groups, < 4 Hours
Ingredients
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 1 | Instant vanilla pudding |
| 1 | Egg |
| 4 | Eggs |
| 1 | Water |
| 1/3 | Canola oil |
| 1 1/2 | Chopped pecans |
| 3 | Butter |
| 3 | Brown sugar |
| 3 | White sugar |
| 3 | Confectioners’ sugar |
| 1/2 | Vanilla |
| 1/2 | Pecan halves |
Nutritional Information (per serving)
| Nutrient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Calories | 237.6 |
| Total Fat | 13.7 g |
| Saturated Fat | 2.9 g |
| Cholesterol | 41.1 mg |
| Sodium | 231.1 mg |
| Total Carbohydrates | 27.1 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 1 g |
| Sugars | 20.3 g |
| Protein | 2.7 g |
Instructions
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Preheat the Oven: Begin by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two loaf pans to ensure the loaves release easily after baking.
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Prepare the Batter: In a large mixing bowl, combine the cake mix, instant vanilla pudding mix, water, eggs, and canola oil. Beat the mixture well for about 2 minutes until fully combined and smooth.
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Add Nuts: Gently stir in the chopped pecans, allowing their rich flavor to blend with the batter.
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Bake: Pour the batter evenly into the prepared loaf pans. Place them in the preheated oven and bake for approximately 55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
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Cool the Loaves: Once baked, remove the pans from the oven and allow the loaves to cool in the pans for 15 minutes. After cooling, loosen the sides and carefully turn out the loaves onto wire racks, setting them right side up to cool completely.
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Prepare the Caramel Glaze: In a small saucepan, combine the butter, brown sugar, white sugar, and cream. Over medium heat, bring the mixture to a boil. Allow it to boil vigorously for one minute before removing from heat. Let it cool for about 20 minutes.
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Finish the Glaze: After cooling, add the confectioners’ sugar and vanilla to the caramel mixture. Beat until smooth and well combined.
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Glaze the Loaves: Once the loaves have completely cooled, generously spread the caramel glaze over the tops. For an elegant touch, garnish with pecan halves.
This Spice Loaf with Caramel Glaze is not only a treat for your taste buds but also a beautiful addition to any gathering or celebration. Enjoy!
