Butter Pecan Cake Recipe

Name: Butter Pecan Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons butter, melted; 1-1/3 cups chopped pecans; 2/3 cup butter, softened; 1-1/3 cups sugar; 2 large eggs, room temperature; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 2/3 cup whole milk; 1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 3 tablespoons butter, softened; 3 cups confectioners' sugar; 3 tablespoons whole milk; 3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract

Servings: persons

3 tablespoons butter, melted
1-1/3 cups chopped pecans
2/3 cup butter, softened
1-1/3 cups sugar
2 large eggs, room temperature
2 cups all-purpose flour
1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
2/3 cup whole milk
1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3 tablespoons butter, softened
3 cups confectioners' sugar
3 tablespoons whole milk
3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract

1
Pour melted butter in a baking pan. Stir in pecans. Toast at 350u00b0 for 10 minutes. Set aside to cool.
2
In a bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add 1 egg at a time, beating well after each addition. Combine flour, baking powder and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with milk. Stir in vanilla and 1 cup toasted pecans. Pour batter into 2 greased and floured 8-in. round baking pans. Bake at 350u00b0 for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool in pans 10 minutes before removing to wire racks to cool completely.
3
Meanwhile, for frosting, cream butter and sugar. Add milk and vanilla, beating until light and fluffy. Add additional milk if needed. Stir in remaining toasted pecans. Spread between the layers and over the top and sides of the cake.

1692

kcal

Calories

Fat

243

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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 tablespoons butter, melted, 1-1/3 cups chopped pecans, 2/3 cup butter, softened, 1-1/3 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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