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Butter Pecan Cake

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Pecans are packed with healthy fats and antioxidants that support heart health. For a lighter version, use reduced-fat cream cheese in the frosting and swap half the butter for Greek yogurt.
Butter Pecan Cake

Butter Pecan Cake

Recipe by Daily Disher



Butter Pecan Cake is a rich, buttery delight filled with toasted pecans and topped with a luscious cream cheese frosting.

Course: DessertCuisine: AmericanDifficulty: Medium
4.1 from 12 votes
Servings
+
-

4

servings
Prep time

30

minutes
Cooking time

40

minutes
Calories

300

kcal
Total time

1

hour 

10

minutes

    Ingredients

    • 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.

    4.1 from 12 votes

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