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Butter Pecan Cake

Delicious Butter Pecan Cake That Everyone Will Love

This Butter Pecan Cake combines rich butter and toasted pecans for an irresistible dessert that is easy to make and crowd-pleasing.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 1 cup Butter softened
  • 2 cups Granulated Sugar
  • 3 cups All-Purpose Flour sifted
  • 1 tablespoon Baking Powder check for freshness
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 cup Buttermilk or regular milk with lemon juice
  • 4 large Eggs at room temperature
  • 1 cup Pecans toasted
For Optional Toppings
  • 1 cup Caramel Sauce for drizzling
  • 1 cup Chocolate Chips optional
  • Grated Carrots optional for spice
  • Frosting cream cheese or whipped cream

Equipment

  • 9-inch round cake pan
  • electric mixer
  • mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • spatula

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a 9-inch round cake pan with parchment paper and butter.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, cream the butter and sugar together on medium speed for about 5 minutes until light and fluffy.
  3. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with the buttermilk. Mix until just combined.
  6. Fold in the toasted pecans that have been tossed in flour.
  7. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for approximately 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  8. Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 4gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 11gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 250mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 600IUCalcium: 60mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For a comforting touch, warm slices slightly in the microwave before serving, especially paired with a scoop of ice cream!

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