Butter Pecan Sheet Cake recipe for you. It’s rich, moist, and has a perfect buttery flavor with crunchy pecans.
Ingredients:
For the Cake:
1 1/2 cups unsalted butter (3 sticks), cubed
1 cup water
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups granulated sugar
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup sour cream
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups pecans, chopped and toasted
For the Frosting:
1 cup unsalted butter (2 sticks)
1/2 cup milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 (16 oz) box powdered sugar
1 1/2 cups toasted pecans, chopped
Instructions:
1. Make the Cake:
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13-inch sheet cake pan.
Toast the pecans: In a skillet, toast the pecans over medium heat for about 5-7 minutes until golden brown and fragrant. Set aside to cool.
Melt the butter: In a saucepan, melt the butter and water together over medium heat. Bring it to a boil, then remove from the heat.
Mix the dry ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking soda, and salt.
Combine wet and dry ingredients: Slowly pour the hot butter mixture into the dry ingredients, stirring constantly to combine.
Add eggs and sour cream: Mix in the sour cream, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth.
Fold in pecans: Gently fold in the toasted pecans.
Bake the cake: Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread it evenly. Bake for about 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let the cake cool in the pan.
2. Make the Frosting:
Melt the butter: In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the milk and bring it to a simmer.
Combine with powdered sugar: Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract. Gradually whisk in the powdered sugar until the frosting is smooth.
Add toasted pecans: Stir in the remaining chopped toasted pecans.
3. Frost the Cake:
Once the cake has cooled completely, pour the frosting over the cake and spread it evenly. Allow the frosting to set for a few minutes before serving.
4. Serve and enjoy:
Slice the cake into squares and enjoy the sweet, nutty flavors of this rich butter pecan sheet cake!
It’s a decadent dessert, perfect for gatherings or family get-togethers! The toasted pecans give it a delightful crunch, while the moist cake and buttery frosting are sure to win everyone over.