Butter Pecan Cake Recipe

Name: Butter Pecan Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 ⅔ cups chopped pecans; 1 ¼ cups butter, softened, divided (no substitutes); 2 cups sugar; 4 eggs; 3 cups all-purpose flour; 2 teaspoons baking powder; ½ teaspoon salt; 1 cup milk; 2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 1 cup butter, softened (no substitutes); 8 -8 ½ cups confectioners' sugar; 1 (5 ounce) can evaporated milk; 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Servings: persons

2 ⅔ cups chopped pecans
1 ¼ cups butter, softened, divided (no substitutes)
2 cups sugar
4 eggs
3 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
1 cup milk
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup butter, softened (no substitutes)
8 -8 ½ cups confectioners' sugar
1 (5 ounce) can evaporated milk
2 teaspoons vanilla extract

1
Place pecans and 1/4 cup of butter in a baking pan.
2
Bake at 350 for 20-25 minutes or until toasted, stirring frequently; set aside.
3
In a mixing bowl, cream sugar and remaining butter.
4
Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
5
Combine flour, baking powder and salt; add to the creamed mixture alternately with milk.
6
Stir in vanilla and 1-1/3 cups of toasted pecans.
7
Pour into three greased and floured 9-in.
8
round cake pans.
9
Bake at 350 for 25-30 minutes.
10
Cool for 10 minutes; remove from pans to cool on a wire rack.
11
For frosting, cream butter and sugar in a mixing bowl.
12
Add milk and vanilla; beat until smooth.
13
stir in remaining toasted pecans.
14
Spread frosting between layers and over top and sides of cake.

3119

kcal

Calories

169

Fat

387

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 ⅔ cups chopped pecans, 1 ¼ cups butter, softened, divided (no substitutes), 2 cups sugar, 4 eggs, 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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