Description
Indulge in the rich flavors of Butter Pecan Cake, a delightful dessert that transforms any gathering into a memorable celebration. With its moist layers infused with nutty browned butter and crunchy pecans, this cake is topped with a creamy cream cheese frosting that takes it to the next level. Perfect for birthdays, holidays, or simply as a treat for yourself, this cake is sure to impress and leave everyone craving more. Easy to prepare and incredibly satisfying, Butter Pecan Cake is the ultimate sweet indulgence.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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
- Melt 1 cup of unsalted butter over medium-low heat until golden brown specks form. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease three 8-inch round baking pans.
- In one bowl, whisk together 3 cups cake flour, 1 cup granulated sugar, 1 cup light brown sugar, 1 teaspoon baking powder, ½ teaspoon baking soda, and 1 teaspoon salt.
- Combine the browned butter with the dry ingredients. In another bowl, mix together 1½ cups buttermilk, 2 large eggs, and 1½ teaspoons vanilla extract. Gradually add this mixture to the dry ingredients along with 1½ cups finely chopped pecans.
- Divide the batter among the prepared pans and bake for about 30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Allow cooling completely before frosting with cream cheese frosting.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 75mg