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Texas Tornado Cake

Irresistibly Moist Texas Tornado Cake for Sweet Memories

This Texas Tornado Cake is incredibly moist and rich, featuring crushed pineapple, cream cheese frosting, and crunchy pecans.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Southern
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Can substitute with gluten-free flour
  • 2 cups Granulated Sugar Brown sugar can be used for deeper flavor
  • 1 cup Vegetable Oil Melted coconut oil is a great substitute
  • 4 large Eggs Flax eggs for vegan alternative
  • 1 cup Buttermilk Mix regular milk with vinegar or lemon juice as a substitute
  • 2 teaspoons Baking Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Omit for low-sodium version
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon Nutmeg can be a flavorful substitute
  • 1 cup Chopped Pecans Pistachios or walnuts can also be used
For the Frosting
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese Vegan cream cheese is an acceptable alternative
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter Coconut oil offers a dairy-free option
  • 4 cups Powdered Sugar Monk fruit sweetener can create a sugar-free version
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Almond extract adds a different flavor dimension

Equipment

  • Bundt pan
  • mixing bowls
  • whisk
  • electric mixer

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a large bundt pan with butter or non-stick spray.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and ground cinnamon until well combined and airy.
  3. In a separate bowl, beat together the large eggs, buttermilk, and vegetable oil until smooth and fully incorporated.
  4. Gradually add the wet mixture into the bowl with your dry ingredients, folding gently to integrate them without overmixing. Fold in the chopped pecans.
  5. Pour the batter into the prepared bundt pan and bake for 40-50 minutes, until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  6. Once baked, let it cool in the bundt pan for 10 minutes before inverting onto a wire rack to cool completely.
  7. While the cake cools, prepare the cream cheese frosting by beating together the cream cheese and unsalted butter until smooth and creamy. Gradually add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract, mixing until fluffy.
  8. Spread the cream cheese frosting generously over the top of the cooled cake and sprinkle with additional chopped pecans for added crunch.
  9. Slice the cake and serve with optional whipped cream or fresh berries.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 4gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 30gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Allow room temperature ingredients and avoid overmixing for best results.

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