Butter Pecan Cake

Butter Pecan Cake is a classic Southern dessert that is known for its rich and buttery flavor, as well as its crunchy pecan topping.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 80 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 12.

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Butter Pecan Cake

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American Courses: Dessert Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 30 min Cook Time 35 min Rest Time 15 min Total Time 1 hr 20 mins

Servings: 12 Calories: 4560

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 2 cup All-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoon Baking powder
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 cup Unsalted butter, at room temperature
• 1.5 cup Granulated sugar
• 0.5 cup Light brown sugar
• 3 large Eggs
• 2 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 1 cup Milk
• 1 cup Chopped pecans
• 1.5 cup Buttercream frosting
• To taste for garnish Whole pecans

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt.
3. In a large bowl, cream together the unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and light brown sugar until light and fluffy.
4. Beat in the eggs, one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
5. Gradually add the flour mixture, alternating with the milk, beginning and ending with the flour mixture. Fold in the chopped pecans.
6. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top.
7. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
8. Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
9. Once the cake has cooled, frost with buttercream frosting and garnish with whole pecans.
10. Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 12

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 380kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 20g31%

Total Carbohydrate 46g16%

Sugars 30g

Protein 4g8%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.