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    Golden Nut Bundt

    Jan 27, 2023 · 78 Comments

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    If you’re looking for a simple yet delicious wintertime dessert, our Golden Nut Bundt, topped with caramelized pecans, is sure to be a hit. The combination of the buttery Bundt cake and the crunchy, sweet topping of caramelized pecans will have your taste buds swooning. This is the perfect dessert for a holiday party, a cozy night in, or even a special weeknight treat.

    Pairing this Bundt Cake with a cup of coffee or homemade hot chocolate is an excellent choice. The caramelized pecans and the hint of sweetness in the cake will complement the flavors of your favorite warm beverage. If you’re feeling adventurous, try serving it with a scoop of homemade ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream. The contrast of the cold and creamy topping with the warm and gooey cake will make for a decadent treat.

    If you’re ready to start baking, read on for the full recipe. With just a few simple ingredients and a short baking time, you’ll be enjoying this delicious wintertime treat in no time.

    Ingredient Checklist – The Bundt

    • All Purpose Flour: I recommend all-purpose flour, as strikes the proper balance between firm and airy. Baking flour will result in cake that’s simply much too light, and that likely won’t hold its shape.
    • Baking Powder: Baking powder helps the cake to rise, creating a light and fluffy texture. The recipe simply doesn’t work without it.
    • Salt: Plain table salt is all you need.
    • Sugar: Plain granulated sugar is what you’re looking for.
    • Butter: I recommend unsalted butter for the purposes of today’s bundt.
    • Vanilla: I’m using vanilla extract, but paste and pods also work fine. They substitute at a one-to-one ratio by volume.
    • Eggs: Whites and yolks. Eggs help the cake to rise and give it structure.
    • Whole Milk: You want full-fat, whole milk to add a creamy texture to the cake and helps it to stay moist.

    Ingredient Checklist – The Pecan Topping

    • Pecans: These have a buttery flavor and crunchy texture, and when toasted, an even more intense nutty flavor. Pecans are a versatile nut and can be used in a variety of baked goods, including cookies, cakes, bars, pies, and more – so they’re definitely worth learning how to use. As a substitute for pecans, other tree nuts like walnuts, almonds, and hazelnuts can be used. However, keep in mind that the flavor and texture will be slightly different.
    • Sugar: Once again, plain granulated sugar is all you’re looking for.
    • Butter: Unsalted butter is a must.
    • Heavy Cream: To bring the sauce together, and give it proper ‘richness,’ heavy cream is a must.
    • Sea Salt: I recommend sea salt for a slight bit of ‘brine’ that contrasts beautifully with this decadently sweet sauce. It also plays beautifully with the nuttiness of the pecans.
    • Chocolate: I’m using melting candies. Your preferred melting chocolate is really all you need here. Everything from chocolate chips to milk chocolate bars works.

    8 Beginner-Friendly Tips to Up Your Baking Game

    1. Familiarize yourself with the Recipe. Even pro chefs and bakers do this. Read the recipe through several times before beginning to bake. This will help you familiarize yourself with the recipe and know what ingredients and tools you will need.
    2. Preheating. Do ‘not’ place your cake in the oven until it has been preheated. As such, you want to preheat the oven and prepare your baking pans. Grease and flour the pans and line the bottom with parchment paper if desired.
    3. Measure Accurately. Precise measurements are a must in baking. Measure all of your ingredients as accurately as possible. Remember to use bone-dry measuring cups for dry ingredients, and a liquid measuring cup for wet ingredients.
    4. Creaming the Sugar and Butter. In recipes that call for sugar and butter, cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy. This will help create a light and airy texture in the cake.
    5. Resist Opening the Oven. Just stop opening the oven to check on your baked goods. Opening the oven introduces cool air into the oven, and the resulting ‘temperature shock’ can cause a rising cake to cease rising – or worse, to sink. Not fun. Just don’t do it. And if you ‘must’ open the oven, wait until your cake has fully risen.
    6. Don’t Overmix. Mix as little as possible. Instead, mix the batter just until combined and no longer. Overmixing can lead to a tough cake.
    7. Temps and Time. Bake the cake at the proper temperature and for the prescribed time. Check the cake for doneness with a toothpick or cake tester.
    8. Let it Cool. Allow the cake to cool completely before frosting or slicing. This will help the cake hold its shape and make it easier to frost.
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    Golden Nut Bundt (Juliettes Bundt)

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    • Author: Living the Gourmet
    • Prep Time: 5 minutes
    • Cook Time: 35 minutes
    • Total Time: 40 minutes
    • Category: Dessert

    Ingredients

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    For Golden Vanilla Bundt:

    • 2 1/2 cups plain flour
    • 3 teaspoons baking powder
    • 1/4 teaspoon salt
    • 1 cup sugar
    • 1/2 cup butter
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla
    • 3 eggs
    • 1 cup whole milk

    Salted Caramel Pecan Topping:

    • 1/2 cup chopped pecans
    • 3/4 cup sugar
    • 3 tablespoons butter
    • 1/4 cup cream plus 2 tablespoons
    • Pinch of course sea salt
    • 1/2 cup milk chocolate melting candies

    Instructions

    1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. and grease your bundt pan.
    2. In a large bowl, sift together flour, baking powder and salt. Set aside.
    3. In the bowl of your stand mixer, beat sugar and butter together. Add vanilla, eggs and milk.
    4. Slowly add in the dry ingredients and beat until a thick batter forms. Pour into prepared bundt pan.
    5. Bake for approximately 30-35 minutes or until cake tester comes out clean. Move bundt to a cooling rack, letting it rest in its pan until ready to turn out onto a cake plate.
    6. In a small saucepan, heat sugar until it starts to break down. Add butter and cream whisking until a thick caramel sauce forms. Toss in pecans, sprinkle with a pinch of course sea salt and spoon over bundt.
    7. Melt the chocolate melting candies and drizzle over the cake. Serve and enjoy!

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    1. Dottie Sauchelli-Balin says

      19/03/2015 at 4:30 am

      Dear Tammy,
      This GOLDEN NUT BUNDT (JULIETTES BUNDT) is insane! Oh my you are terrific… I just printed this one out and after Easter this may be the first thing I bake with chocolate. Looks amazing and it must be so tasty. Love the ingredients and always loved those Girl Scout Cookies…as I was one…Thanks so much for sharing this….always enjoy your baking…Have a blessed wonderful rest of the week…
      Dottie 🙂

      Reply
      • Living the Gourmet says

        19/03/2015 at 6:03 am

        Aww Dottie, thank you!!! I am so happy to hear that…I do hope you try it because I know you will love it! ^.^

        <333

        Reply
    2. Kelster says

      19/03/2015 at 5:37 am

      I am so glad that you chose a discontinued cookie! I had never even thought to explore that. This looks so delicious! Cannot go wrong with chocolate and caramel.

      Reply
    3. Amy (Savory Moments) says

      19/03/2015 at 10:44 am

      What a lovely and scrumptious cake this is! I’m not familiar with this cookie, but the cake looks fantastic!

      Reply
    4. Beauty Follower says

      19/03/2015 at 11:31 am

      The caramel candied pecans look so delicious on that cake!

      http://beautyfollower.blogspot.gr

      Reply
    5. Wendy, A Day in the Life on the Farm says

      19/03/2015 at 11:48 am

      I have never heard of Juliettes but with that flavor profile I cannot believe they discontinued them. This cake looks scrumptious!!

      Reply
    6. Tux | Brooklyn Homemaker says

      19/03/2015 at 12:04 pm

      What an amazing cookie choice! Your cake looks so good I just want to dive in face first! I don’t think I’ve ever even heard of these cookies- do you know if they’re still making them?
      They sound like they’d be right up my alley – just like your cake!!!

      Reply
      • Living the Gourmet says

        19/03/2015 at 4:24 pm

        Thanks Tux! Unfortunately, they discontinued the Juliettes in the mid-90s 🙁

        Reply
    7. Matea says

      19/03/2015 at 12:52 pm

      That pecan chocolate topping is calling my name! This bundt looks delicious! 🙂

      Reply
    8. Pam says

      19/03/2015 at 1:54 pm

      Excellent cake, Tammy! Love that pecan topping and wish I had a slice of your cake to go with my coffee now!

      Reply
    9. Aisha says

      19/03/2015 at 2:31 pm

      This bundt looks so delicious with those caramelized nuts… love it!

      Reply
    10. Sandra says

      19/03/2015 at 2:39 pm

      Oh Man that is BEAUTIFUL a real work of art.

      Reply
    11. Rebekah @ Making Miracles says

      19/03/2015 at 2:41 pm

      Stunning! Wonderful flavor combination -that topping looks divine. 🙂

      Reply
    12. Big Daddy Dave says

      19/03/2015 at 2:48 pm

      Tammy, I’ve always loved bundt cake…moist and sweet…comfort food for sure! Your’s is beautiful! I like to pour a little cream over my slice just to make it even more decedent… Take Care, Big Daddy Dave

      Reply
    13. un Mordisco Un Pecado says

      19/03/2015 at 3:00 pm

      Wow!!! I would like to know how your kitchen smelled while you were baking this!!!

      Reply
    14. Comedy Plus says

      19/03/2015 at 3:02 pm

      Oh that would go so very well with my coffee this morning. Yes it would

      Have a fabulous day Catherine. Big hugs. ♥♥♥

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    15. Carola says

      19/03/2015 at 5:24 pm

      woww it look great 🙂

      Reply
    16. Jelena says

      19/03/2015 at 5:30 pm

      Caramelized pecans on the top, forget about cherries! Your cake looks and sounds delicious:)

      Reply
    17. Beth says

      19/03/2015 at 6:13 pm

      What an amazing cake! It looks gorgeous, and I’m sure the taste is even better!

      Reply
    18. Ginny Hartzler says

      19/03/2015 at 6:19 pm

      Glorious and decadent looking! We always get lots of Girl Scouts at the door.

      Reply
    19. Nee says

      19/03/2015 at 7:52 pm

      Two words , yummy delicious …… light and delicious , great with a glass of milk or coffee 🙂

      Reply
    20. AnnMarie says

      19/03/2015 at 8:18 pm

      Thanks for this great post full of yummy sounding bundt cakes, one of my favorite to make and eat. Pinned all for my go-to cake baking!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    21. Cathleen @ A Taste Of Madness says

      19/03/2015 at 11:25 pm

      Okay.. I need to buy a bundt pan!

      Reply
    22. Ansh says

      20/03/2015 at 3:38 am

      Thank you for this recipe and the info on the long lost cookies! I hope they make them again.. because they sound really good. You cake looks really good.

      Reply
    23. Claudia says

      20/03/2015 at 5:36 am

      gorgeous looking cake! I dont know where to find the time to make all these beautiful desserts and foods the presentations are all spot on perfection!

      Reply
    24. Claudia says

      20/03/2015 at 5:38 am

      By the way Tammy you made me drool over this one!

      Reply
      • Living the Gourmet says

        21/03/2015 at 7:15 am

        Thank you, Claudia!!!! ^_^

        <3

        Reply
    25. [email protected] says

      20/03/2015 at 10:51 am

      Love the candied pecans. Love the chocolate. Need this gorgeous cake!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    26. Lara Tartacadabra says

      20/03/2015 at 11:56 am

      Wooow, Tammy, the topping looks sooo delicious, it is already on my “to-make-list”. The combinations with the golden vanilla bundt seems divine!! See you next month in the Bundt Bakers group 🙂

      Reply
    27. Jenny (VintageSugarcube) says

      20/03/2015 at 2:31 pm

      I can see myself making that cake the next time my “future – in laws” come over for dinner. I think that cake would seal the deal.

      PS. I was a girl scout and have bought many boxes since but I don’t remember Juliettes. I must have been too busy eating the Samoas.

      Have a fabulous weekend.

      Reply
    28. heather @french press says

      20/03/2015 at 3:09 pm

      even as a former girl scout, I can’t say I am familiar with juliettes, but that caramel pecan topping has got me hooked! what a gorgeous (and I’m sure equally delicious) bundt

      Reply
    29. Cristina says

      20/03/2015 at 3:25 pm

      I’ve been seeing all these beautiful and delicious bundts from the bundt bakers and feel the need to pull out my bundt pans! 🙂 Fantastic topping on your beautiful cake…

      Reply
    30. Des @ Life's Ambrosia says

      20/03/2015 at 4:29 pm

      What a gorgeous looking cake. I am loving the topping. I could probably just eat that by the spoonful 🙂

      Reply
    31. Stephanie Stuart says

      20/03/2015 at 5:49 pm

      Wow I am floored by the nut and chocolate topping on this bundt cake recipe! Mind if I borrow that idea? hahah! what a delicious recipe. I can’t wait to try it in my mom’s old bundt cake pan – mom this one is dedicated to you!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    32. pam (Sidewalk Shoes) says

      20/03/2015 at 6:59 pm

      Gorgeous!! I am so happy to be joining you all!

      Reply
    33. Katherines Corner says

      21/03/2015 at 3:17 am

      oh my goodness I just drooled little,! Looks divine Thank you for sharing at the Thursday Favorite Things blog hop. xo

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    34. Betty says

      21/03/2015 at 3:35 am

      I don’t think I”ve ever had the Juliette cookie, although I’ve certainly eaten my fair share of thin mints! This bundt sounds delicious though- I love the topping! 🙂

      Reply
    35. Sandi Gaertner (@sandigtweets) says

      21/03/2015 at 4:08 am

      I can’t stop drooling over that sweet nutty topping…looks wonderful!

      Reply
    36. GiGi Eats says

      21/03/2015 at 4:13 am

      Never in my entire life have I had such a cake!! It looks friggin mouth watering if you ask me! I want to motor boat it? LOL!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    37. Laura says

      21/03/2015 at 4:36 am

      I have never had the slightest desire to eat a Juliette, but your cake I would dive right into!

      Reply
    38. Medeja says

      21/03/2015 at 5:53 am

      So delicious! I love those caramelised nuts on top..

      Reply
    39. Julie @ Julie's Eats & Treats says

      21/03/2015 at 12:04 pm

      I’ve never heard of Juliettes but from the look of this cake I think I’d love them!

      Reply
    40. Jenny and Sweet says

      21/03/2015 at 12:32 pm

      This is going on my “To do list”. Looks great.

      Reply
    41. Winnie says

      21/03/2015 at 10:42 pm

      What a fantastic looking cake!!
      Gorgeous and super delicious

      Reply
    42. Mary Frances says

      22/03/2015 at 1:25 am

      Those pecans! I’m a sucker for all candied nuts but when put them on a bundt cake and then drizzle them too … wow, I have no words! Gorgeous cake and incredible flavors!

      Reply
    43. Anna says

      22/03/2015 at 11:36 am

      Beautiful! Shame they discontinued the cookies, so thank you for bringing them back again!!!

      Reply
    44. [email protected]'s Recipes says

      22/03/2015 at 2:58 pm

      This looks ever so luscious and divine!

      Reply
    45. Susan | LunaCafe says

      22/03/2015 at 3:53 pm

      I’ve never had a Juliette cookie, but it must be good, because this namesake bundt cake looks fantastic. What a beauty! (Is the baking powder measurement correct? Three TABLESPOONS?)

      ★★★★★

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    46. Waffling Waffles says

      22/03/2015 at 5:28 pm

      That looks incredible! The salted caramel on the top sounds like it will make the cake! Lovely recipe 😉
      Waffling Waffles
      http://wafflingwaffles.blogspot.co.uk

      ★★★★★

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    47. Marla says

      22/03/2015 at 7:19 pm

      Wow this looks fabulous – a cake to die for. What a great dessert this would make for Easter dinner. Thanks for sharing it on Real Food Fridays. Pinned & twitted.

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    48. Michelle @ A Dish of Daily Life says

      22/03/2015 at 8:55 pm

      That is a gorgeous cake! I’d definitely take a slice! So glad you shared it with us at #FoodieFriDIY…pinning and sharing. Hope you are having a great weekend!

      Reply
    49. Miz Helen says

      22/03/2015 at 9:46 pm

      What a lovely Bundt Cake with a fabulous topping! Your post is awesome and thank you so much for sharing it with Full Plate Thursday.
      Happy Spring!
      Miz Helen

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    50. Stacy says

      22/03/2015 at 9:55 pm

      Well done choosing a historical cookie for inspiration. I’m looking at the flavors of your beautiful cake and wondering why the Juliette was discontinued! What a beautiful Bundt!

      Reply
    51. Shilpi says

      23/03/2015 at 3:37 am

      Your Bundt is so Gorgeous, I am sure it must be tasting, as awesome as it is looking…

      Reply
    52. Alison says

      23/03/2015 at 12:04 pm

      That looks amazing and so pretty. I really am going to have to get a bundt mould

      Reply
    53. Liz says

      23/03/2015 at 5:25 pm

      Now I’m craving your Bundt cake AND Girl Scout cookies! I only vaguely remember Juliettes but woul be happy to resurrect them via your cake!

      Reply
    54. [email protected] Baking in Pyjamas says

      23/03/2015 at 8:55 pm

      I had no idea there was cookies that has been and gone! This one you’ve chosen to bake your can on sounds good and your bundt looks absolutely scrumptious!

      Reply
    55. Ashleigh says

      25/03/2015 at 1:05 am

      This looks so good…pinned it! Thank you for sharing.
      I invite you to come share and link up with me {now} for WW at http://www.wrightsimply.com/2015/03/wordless-wednesday-link-up.htmlHave a great rest of your week! xx Ashleigh @SimplyWright

      Reply
    56. Jerusha (@TheDisneyChef) says

      25/03/2015 at 2:12 pm

      This looks too incredible to eat… But I would give it a good effort. 😉

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    57. Renee says

      26/03/2015 at 1:03 pm

      I really need to try this recipe, looks delicious.

      Reply
    58. Mummy Whiskers says

      26/03/2015 at 1:09 pm

      I’ve still never made a bundt but WOW this looks amazing! #recipeoftheweek

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    59. Amy @ Ms. Toody Goo Shoes says

      27/03/2015 at 1:43 am

      That topping has me swooning, Tammy! Pinning this! Thanks for linking up with Best of the Weekend!

      Reply
    60. Patricia Blanco Budia says

      28/03/2015 at 10:53 am

      Oh, my…!!! I love that caramel…!!! Nuts…!!! Ummmm!!! So yummy!!!! Everything is perfect. Thank you for brings us all those flavors in a bundt!!! It is perfect!!!

      Reply
    61. swathi says

      28/03/2015 at 10:08 pm

      Looks delicious thanks for sharing with Hearth and soul blog hop, pinning. tweeting and shairng it in twitter and google plus.

      Reply
    62. beth says

      28/01/2023 at 3:13 pm

      Here is the wintertime dessert Ive been looking for. This looks delish and a people-pleaser recipe.

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    63. Claudia Lamascolo says

      29/01/2023 at 12:50 pm

      This is absolutely scrumptious! I would love a big slice with my coffee right now!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    64. Laura Side Street says

      30/01/2023 at 1:03 pm

      Ooh this looks so delicious! I really want to have a go at making it myself! Yummy

      Laura x

      Reply
    65. Rhian Westbury says

      30/01/2023 at 6:59 pm

      I am a big nut fan myself and would make stuff like this all the time. But sadly my fiance isn’t a fan so I don’t get as much of a chance. This looks so nice though x

      Reply
    66. Annabel Beales says

      30/01/2023 at 8:08 pm

      Delicious looking cake! I will be giving this a go at my next mums meet, will go lovely with a pot of coffee 😊

      Thanks for sharing

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    67. NancyC says

      01/02/2023 at 12:12 am

      Yum! The caramelized pecan topping sounds so good on this cake! 🙂

      Reply

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