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 c. pecans, chopped; 1 1/2 c. butter, divided; 3 c. all-purpose flour; 2 tsp. baking powder; 1/2 tsp. salt; 2 c. sugar; 4 eggs; 1 c. milk; 3 tsp. vanilla, divided; 6 c. sifted powdered sugar; 3/4 to 1 c. evaporated milk

Servings: persons

2 c. pecans, chopped
1 1/2 c. butter, divided
3 c. all-purpose flour
2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
2 c. sugar
4 eggs
1 c. milk
3 tsp. vanilla, divided
6 c. sifted powdered sugar
3/4 to 1 c. evaporated milk

1
Toast pecans in 1/4 cup butter in 15 x 10 x 1-inch pan in a 350u00b0 oven about 15 to 20 minutes, stirring frequently.
2
Remove from oven; cool thoroughly.
3
Set aside, reserving 2/3 cup pecans for frosting.
4
Combine flour, baking powder, and salt.
5
Set aside. Beat 1 cup butter, gradually adding 2 cups sugar, beating well. Add eggs beating well after each.
6
Add flour mixture alternately with milk, beginning and ending with flour mixture.
7
Beat well. Stir in vanilla and 1 1/3 cups toasted pecans.
8
Put in 3 greased and floured pans.
9
Bake on 350u00b0 for 25 to 30 minutes.
10
Cool in pans for 10 minutes.
11
Cool layers completely.
12
For frosting beat 1/4 cup butter until fluffy.
13
Add powdered sugar, vanilla, and enough milk to make frosting of good spreading consistency.
14
Stir in reserved toasted pecans.
15
Spread frosting between layers, on top and sides.

4191

kcal

Calories

173

Fat

641

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 c. pecans, chopped, 1 1/2 c. butter, divided, 3 c. all-purpose flour, 2 tsp. baking powder, 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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