Pecan Pineapple Coffee Cake

Ingredients and Weight:

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup chopped pecans
• 1 cup pineapple chunks
• 1 cup hot coffee (for steaming the cake)

Preparation Time:

• Preparation Time: 30 minutes
• Cooking Time: 40 minutes

Difficulty Level:

Level 3 (Moderate difficulty)

Preparation Method Steps:

1. Preheat the oven to 180 degrees Celsius.
2. In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Mix well.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the vegetable oil and eggs. Add the pecans and pineapple chunks.
4. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
5. Pour the batter into a greased and floured cake pan.
6. Pour hot coffee over the cake batter (avoiding directly hitting the eggs). This will help steam the cake and give it a unique flavor.
7. Bake for 40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
8. Let cool before serving.

Nutritional Information: (Per serving, assuming 8 servings total)

• Calories: 350
• Fat: 18g
• Carbohydrates: 45g
• Protein: 5g

Dish Characteristics:

• Unique combination of flavors with pecans, pineapple, and coffee.
• Rich and moist texture due to the steaming with coffee.
• Perfect for coffee lovers and those who enjoy unique flavor combinations.

User Comments:

1. "This is an interesting combination of flavors! The coffee gives it a unique taste that I really enjoy."
2. "The texture of the cake is so moist and rich, thanks to the steaming method."
3. "I love how creative this dish is. It's not often you find a cake with pecans and pineapple."

Special Precautions and Tips:

• Be sure to use fresh ingredients for best results.
• When pouring hot coffee over the cake, avoid hitting the eggs directly with the hot liquid to prevent curdling.
• This cake is best served warm, so consider reheating before serving if it has cooled significantly.