Butter Pecan Cake
Decadent Butter Pecan Cake with Toasted Pecans
Ingredients:
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups granulated sugar
4 large eggs
1 cup buttermilk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup chopped pecans, toasted
1/4 cup unsalted butter (for toasting pecans)
For the Butter Pecan Frosting:
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
4 cups powdered sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/4 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup chopped toasted pecans (for garnish)
Directions:
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
In a skillet, melt 1/4 cup butter over medium heat. Add chopped pecans and toast until lightly browned and fragrant. Set aside to cool.
In a large bowl, cream 1 cup of butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
In a separate bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with the buttermilk, beginning and ending with the flour mixture. Fold in the toasted pecans.
Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
For the Butter Pecan Frosting:
In a large bowl, beat butter until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar, beating until combined.
Add vanilla extract and heavy cream, and beat until the frosting is light and fluffy.
Frost the cooled cake layers and garnish with chopped toasted pecans.
Prep Time: 20 minutes | Cooking Time: 30 minutes | Total Time: 50 minutes
Kcal: 520 kcal | Servings: 12 servings