Butter-Pecan Cake Recipe

Name: Butter-Pecan Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 ounces white chocolate, chopped; 1/2 cup boiling water; 1 cup butter, softened; 1 1/2 cups sugar; 4 large eggs, separated; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 cup buttermilk; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 3 cups sifted cake flour; Garnish: toasted pecan halves

Servings: persons

6 ounces white chocolate, chopped
1/2 cup boiling water
1 cup butter, softened
1 1/2 cups sugar
4 large eggs, separated
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup buttermilk
1 teaspoon baking soda
3 cups sifted cake flour
Garnish: toasted pecan halves

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["Prepare frosting; cover and chill. Place white chocolate in a bowl. Pour boiling water over white chocolate; stir until smooth. Set aside, and let cool.", "Grease 3 (9"") round cakepans; line with wax paper. Grease and flour wax paper. Set aside.", "Beat butter at medium speed with an electric mixer until creamy; gradually add sugar, beating well. Add egg yolks, 1 at a time, beating after each addition until blended. Stir in white chocolate and vanilla.", "Combine buttermilk and soda. Add flour to butter mixture alternately with buttermilk mixture, beginning and ending with flour. Mix at low speed after each addition until blended.", "Beat egg whites at high speed until stiff peaks form. Gently fold into batter. Pour batter into prepared pans.", "Bake at 350u00b0 for 20 to 22 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pans 10 minutes; remove from pans, and cool completely on wire racks.", "Spread Butter-Pecan Frosting between layers and on top and sides of cake. Garnish, if desired. Store cake in refrigerator."]

2076

kcal

Calories

146

Fat

171

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 ounces white chocolate, chopped, 1/2 cup boiling water, 1 cup butter, softened, 1 1/2 cups sugar, and more.

Yes, Butter-Pecan Cake falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Butter-Pecan Cake

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