Toasted Butter Pecan Cake Recipe

Name: Toasted Butter Pecan Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/4 cups butter, softened, divided; 2 cups chopped pecans; 2 cups sugar; 4 eggs; 2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 3 cups flour; 2 teaspoons baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 cup milk; Frosting; 2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened; 1 cup butter, softened; 2 (2 lb) packages powdered sugar; 2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 2 -3 tablespoons milk; 2/3 cup chopped pecans, toasted

Servings: persons

1 1/4 cups butter, softened, divided
2 cups chopped pecans
2 cups sugar
4 eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3 cups flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup milk
Frosting
2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
1 cup butter, softened
2 (2 lb) packages powdered sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 -3 tablespoons milk
2/3 cup chopped pecans, toasted

1
In a small heavy skillet, melt 1/4 cup butter.
2
Add pecans; cook over medium heat until toasted, about 4 minutes.
3
Spread on foil to cool.
4
In a large mixing bowl, cream sugar and remaining butter.
5
Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
6
Beat in vanilla.
7
Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with milk.
8
Beat just until combined.
9
Fold in pecans.
10
Pour into three greased 9 inch round baking pans.
11
Bake at 350 for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean.
12
Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely.
13
For frosting, in a large mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese, butter, confectioners' sugar and vanilla.
14
Beat in enough milk to achieve spreading consistency.
15
Spread frosting between layers and over top and sides of cake.
16
Sprinkle with pecans.
17
Store in the refrigerator.

2724

kcal

Calories

187

Fat

240

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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/4 cups butter, softened, divided, 2 cups chopped pecans, 2 cups sugar, 4 eggs, and more.

Yes, Toasted 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.

Toasted Butter Pecan Cake

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