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Butter Pecan Cake

Butter Pecan Cake is a delightfully moist cake that’s filled and topped with rich, buttery pecans. It’s not heavy or overly sweet either.
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Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Electric mixer
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Spatula
  • Cake pans
  • Oven
  • Cooling rack

Ingredients
  

  • For the Cake:
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 4 large eggs
  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup chopped pecans toasted
  • For the Frosting:
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 4 cups powdered sugar
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans toasted

Instructions
 

  • Prepare the Cake:
  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
  • In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar 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, baking soda, and salt.
  • Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with the buttermilk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients.
  • Stir in the vanilla extract and the toasted pecans.
  • Bake the Cake:
  • Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans.
  • Bake in the preheated oven 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 a cooling rack to cool completely.
  • Prepare the Frosting:
  • In a mixing bowl, beat the softened butter until creamy.
  • Gradually add the powdered sugar, beating until smooth.
  • Add the heavy cream and vanilla extract, beating until light and fluffy.
  • Stir in the toasted pecans.
  • Assemble the Cake:
  • Place one cake layer on a serving plate. Spread a generous amount of frosting over the top.
  • Place the second cake layer on top, and frost the top and sides of the cake.
  • Garnish with additional toasted pecans if desired.

Notes

Serve:
Slice and serve the Butter Pecan Cake, enjoying its moist and buttery flavor with the crunch of toasted pecans.