Pecan-Cornmeal Butter Cakes

Pecan-Cornmeal Butter Cakes are a popular Southern dessert that combines the richness of butter and the nutty flavor of pecans with the texture of cornmeal.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 50 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 10.

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Pecan-Cornmeal Butter Cakes

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

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 25 min Rest Time 10 min Total Time 50 mins

Servings: 8 Calories: 2560

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 1 cup All-purpose flour
• 1 cup Cornmeal
• 1 teaspoon Baking powder
• ¹⁄₄ teaspoon Salt
• ¹⁄₂ cup Unsalted butter, softened
• ³⁄₄ cup Granulated sugar
• 2 large Eggs
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• ¹⁄₂ cup Milk
• ¹⁄₂ cup Chopped pecans

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a muffin tin.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cornmeal, baking powder, and salt.
3. In a separate large bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
4. Beat in the eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk.
6. Fold in the chopped pecans.
7. Divide the batter evenly among the muffin tin cups.
8. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a cake comes out clean.
9. Remove from the oven and let the cakes cool in the tin for 10 minutes.
10. Transfer the cakes to a wire rack to cool completely before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 320kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 18g28%

Total Carbohydrate 37g13%

Sugars 20g

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.