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BUTTER PECAN CAKE RECIPE

Decadent Butter Pecan Cake Recipe You'll Absolutely Love

This butter pecan cake recipe is a delightful blend of rich flavors and moist texture, perfect for any celebration.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 4 large eggs substitute with flax eggs for a vegan option
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract or almond extract
  • 1 cup buttermilk or regular milk mixed with lemon juice
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour or gluten-free flour
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder fresh
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup chopped pecans toasted
For the Frosting
  • 1 cup unsalted butter melted
  • 1 cup brown sugar packed
  • 1/4 cup milk or evaporated milk
  • 4 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract or almond extract

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Electric Mixer
  • Whisk
  • Spatula
  • 2 9-inch round cake pans
  • Medium saucepan

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare the cake pans.
  2. Cream the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Add the eggs one at a time, followed by vanilla extract, mixing until well combined.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  5. Gradually mix in the dry ingredients with buttermilk alternately, until just combined.
  6. Fold in the toasted chopped pecans.
  7. Divide the batter into prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes.
  8. Allow to cool in pans for 10 minutes before transferring to wire racks.
  9. Melt butter in a saucepan, stir in brown sugar and milk, and boil gently.
  10. Whisk in powdered sugar and vanilla until smooth for the frosting.
  11. Layer the cakes with frosting in between and frost the top and sides.
  12. Garnish with additional toasted pecans if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 4gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 11gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 250mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 30gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure to use softened, not melted butter for the best texture. Toasted pecans enhance flavor.

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