Butter Pecan Cake
A rich and buttery cake with the delightful crunch of pecans, perfect for any special occasion or just because you love a good dessert.
Ingredients
For the Cake:
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup chopped pecans, toasted
For the Frosting:
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup chopped pecans, toasted
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour three 9-inch round cake pans.
- Toast the Pecans:
- Spread the chopped pecans on a baking sheet.
- Bake for 5-7 minutes, or until fragrant. Allow to cool.
- Prepare the Cake Batter:
- In a large mixing bowl, cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with the milk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
- Stir in the vanilla extract and the toasted pecans.
- Bake the Cakes:
- Divide the batter evenly among the prepared cake pans.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then turn them out onto wire racks to cool completely.
- Prepare the Frosting:
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the butter and cream cheese together until smooth and creamy.
- Gradually add the powdered sugar, one cup at a time, beating well after each addition.
- Stir in the vanilla extract and the toasted pecans.
- Assemble the Cake:
- Place one cake layer on a serving plate.
- Spread a layer of frosting over the top.
- Repeat with the second and third layers.
- Frost the sides of the cake with the remaining frosting.
- Serve and Enjoy:
- Garnish with additional toasted pecans if desired.
- Slice and serve your delicious Butter Pecan Cake!
This Butter Pecan Cake is a decadent treat that combines the rich flavors of butter and toasted pecans in both the cake and the frosting. Enjoy!
