Jul 13 2026
RestaurantsFord's Garage FlorenceDon's Mom Recipe

Don's Mom Recipe

Time1h
Serves12

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Ingredients

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For the Base

For the Topping

Method

Preparation of the Base

  1. 1

    Preheat the Oven

    Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).

  2. 2

    Mix Dry Ingredients

    In a large bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. Whisk together until well mixed.

  3. 3

    Cream Butter and Sugar

    In another bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy.

  4. 4

    Add Eggs and Vanilla

    Beat in the eggs, one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract until well incorporated.

  5. 5

    Combine Mixtures

    Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.

  6. 6

    Pour into Baking Dish

    Pour the batter into a greased 9x13 inch baking dish, spreading it evenly.

Preparation of the Topping

  1. 7

    Mix Topping Ingredients

    In a separate bowl, combine the brown sugar, chopped pecans, heavy cream, and maple syrup. Mix until well combined.

  2. 8

    Spread Topping on Base

    Pour the topping mixture over the batter in the baking dish, spreading it evenly.

Baking

  1. 9

    Bake the Dish

    Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

  2. 10

    Cool and Serve

    Allow the dish to cool for at least 10 minutes before slicing and serving.

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