Butter Pecan Cake
Butter Pecan Cake is a rich, buttery delight filled with toasted pecans and topped with a luscious cream cheese frosting.
4
servings30
minutes40
minutes300
kcal1
hour10
minutesIngredients
1 cup unsalted butter
2 cups granulated sugar
4 units large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1⁄2 teaspoon baking soda
1⁄2 teaspoon salt
1 cup buttermilk
1.5 cups toasted pecans
3 cups powdered sugar
8 ounces cream cheese
1⁄2 cup unsalted butter (for frosting)
1 tablespoon vanilla extract (for frosting)
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9-inch round cake pans.
- Cream together butter and sugar in a large bowl until light and fluffy; add eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt; add these dry ingredients to the creamed mixture alternately with buttermilk.
- Fold in the toasted pecans, then divide the batter between the prepared cake pans equally.
- Bake in preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- While cakes are cooling, prepare frosting by beating cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla together until smooth and creamy.
- Once the cakes are completely cool, spread frosting between the layers and on top and sides of the cake.
- Decorate with additional toasted pecans if desired. Chill the cake in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts
- Total number of serves: 4
- Calories: 250kcal
- Cholesterol: 0mg
- Sodium: 620mg
- Potassium: 400mg
- Sugar: 8g
- Protein: 6g
- Calcium: 60mg
- Iron: 2mg
Butter Pecan Cake is a decadent, nutty dessert featuring layers of soft, buttery cake infused with toasted pecans and topped with a creamy, tangy cream cheese frosting. The perfect balance of sweetness and crunch, this Southern-inspired treat is ideal for celebrations or as a comforting homemade indulgence.
