Butter Pecan Cake

Butter Pecan Cake 🎂🍰

Indulge in the rich, nutty flavors of this Butter Pecan Cake, a perfect treat for any occasion. This cake combines the delightful crunch of toasted pecans with a moist, buttery cake base, topped off with a creamy, decadent frosting.

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup butter, softened
  • 2 cups 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 1/2 cups pecans, toasted and chopped

Frosting:

  • 1/2 cup butter, softened
  • 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
  • 4 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup pecans, toasted and chopped (for topping)

Directions:

Prepare the Cake:

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour three 9-inch round cake pans.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the creamed mixture, alternating with the buttermilk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Stir in the vanilla extract and toasted pecans.
  5. 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. Cool the cakes in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Prepare the Frosting:

  1. In a large bowl, beat together the butter and cream cheese until creamy. Gradually add the powdered sugar, beating until smooth and fluffy. Stir in the vanilla extract.

Assemble the Cake:

  1. Place one cake layer on a serving plate and spread with a layer of frosting. Repeat with the second layer. Top with the final cake layer and frost the top and sides of the cake.
  2. Sprinkle the toasted pecans over the top of the cake for garnish.

Serving:

  1. Slice and serve this delicious Butter Pecan Cake, and enjoy the buttery, nutty goodness with friends and family.

Prep Time: 30 minutes | Cooking Time: 30 minutes | Total Time: 1 hour | Servings: 12