Description
This Butter Pecan Cake is a rich, decadent dessert with layers of moist cake, toasted pecans, and creamy, indulgent frosting. Perfect for any occasion, it’s a true crowd-pleaser with its rich flavor and nutty goodness. The toasted pecans in both the cake and frosting add an extra layer of richness.
Ingredients
1–1/4 cups butter, softened (divided)
2 teaspoons baking powder
2–2/3 cups chopped pecans
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 cups sugar
1 cup milk
4 eggs
Instructions
- Toast the Pecans: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Place the chopped pecans and 1/4 cup of butter in a baking pan and bake for 20-25 minutes, stirring frequently, until toasted and fragrant. Set aside to cool.
- Make the Cake Batter: Cream together the sugar and 1 cup softened butter until light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Combine the Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, mix the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry mixture to the creamed butter mixture, alternating with the milk. Beat well after each addition to avoid lumps. Stir in 1-1/3 cups of toasted pecans.
- Bake the Cake: Grease and flour three 9-inch round pans. Pour the batter evenly into each. Bake at 350°F for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
- Make the Frosting: Cream together the butter and confectioners’ sugar in a large bowl until smooth. Add the evaporated milk and vanilla extract. Beat until creamy. Stir in the remaining toasted pecans.
- Assemble the Cake: Once the cakes are completely cooled, frost each layer generously with the butter pecan frosting. Stack the layers and cover the top and sides with frosting. Garnish with any leftover toasted pecans.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 40-50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 45 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 58 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg
