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Butter Pecan Cake – Irresistibly Easy and Delicious Recipe

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Enjoy the rich flavor of Butter Pecan Cake in this simple and delicious recipe. Perfect for fans of Butter Pecan Cake Mix Desserts and Southern Butter Pecan Cake alike, this treat is sure to satisfy your craving for pecan cake.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (226g) unsalted butter
  • 3 cups (333g) cake flour
  • 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
  • 1 cup (200g) light brown sugar firmly packed
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 ½ cups (354ml) buttermilk room temperature preferred
  • 2 large eggs room temperature preferred
  • 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 ½ cups (160g) pecan halves very finely chopped
  • 1 ½ cups (340g) unsalted butter softened
  • 6 oz cream cheese softened
  • ⅓ cup (66g) light brown sugar firmly packed
  • 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 4 ½ cups (562g) powdered sugar
  • 1 Tablespoon heavy cream
  • ⅓ cup (35g) pecan halves very finely chopped optional

Instructions

  1. Start by melting the butter on medium-low heat, then increase the heat and cook it until you see golden brown specks.
  2. Heat your oven to 350°F 175°C and prepare three 8 inch round baking pans by greasing and lining them.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk together the cake flour sugars baking powder baking soda and salt.
  4. Incorporate the browned butter into the dry ingredients mixing well.
  5. In another bowl whisk the buttermilk eggs and vanilla then slowly add the dry mixture blending just until combined. Stir in the finely chopped pecans.
  6. Pour the batter evenly into the pans then bake for about 30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Let the cakes cool fully.
  7. For the icing beat softened butter cream cheese light brown sugar vanilla and salt until smooth then gradually mix in powdered sugar and heavy cream until fluffy.
  8. Level cakes if needed then spread icing between layers and over the outside. Optionally decorate with chopped pecans and frosting swirls.

Notes

  • Be patient when browning the butter as it brings a deep nutty flavor
  • Make sure butter cools entirely before mixing it in
  • Using room temperature eggs and buttermilk helps create a smooth batter and even bake
  • Chop pecans finely or use a food processor for better texture

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