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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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Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

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

Equipment

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

Method
 

  1. Prepare the Cake:
  2. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
  5. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  6. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with the buttermilk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients.
  7. Stir in the vanilla extract and the toasted pecans.
  8. Bake the Cake:
  9. Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans.
  10. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  11. Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then turn them out onto a cooling rack to cool completely.
  12. Prepare the Frosting:
  13. In a mixing bowl, beat the softened butter until creamy.
  14. Gradually add the powdered sugar, beating until smooth.
  15. Add the heavy cream and vanilla extract, beating until light and fluffy.
  16. Stir in the toasted pecans.
  17. Assemble the Cake:
  18. Place one cake layer on a serving plate. Spread a generous amount of frosting over the top.
  19. Place the second cake layer on top, and frost the top and sides of the cake.
  20. 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.