Butter Pecan Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting is a delicious dessert that combines the rich, nutty flavor of buttered pecans with the tangy sweetness of cream cheese frosting. Here’s a recipe you can follow to make this cake:
Butter Pecan Cake
Ingredients:
- For the Cake:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups chopped pecans, toasted and cooled
- 1 cup butter, melted (for pecans)
Directions:
- Prepare Pecans:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a skillet, melt 1 cup of butter over medium heat. Add the chopped pecans and cook, stirring frequently, until the pecans are lightly toasted, about 8-10 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool.
- Make the Cake:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour three 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with the milk, beginning and ending with the flour mixture. Mix until just combined.
- Stir in the vanilla extract and toasted pecans.
- Divide the batter evenly among the prepared cake pans.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then turn them out onto wire racks to cool completely.
Cream Cheese Frosting
Ingredients:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 16 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Directions:
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the butter and cream cheese together until smooth and creamy.
- Gradually add the powdered sugar, one cup at a time, beating well after each addition.
- Stir in the vanilla extract.
Assembly:
- Place one cake layer on a serving plate or cake stand. Spread a layer of cream cheese frosting over the top.
- Place the second cake layer on top and spread another layer of frosting.
- Top with the third cake layer and frost the top and sides of the cake with the remaining frosting.
- Optionally, garnish with extra toasted pecans on top.
Enjoy your Butter Pecan Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting!
