Name: Butter Pecan Cake
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 1 h
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 cup unsalted butter; 3 cups cake flour; 1 cup granulated sugar; 1 cup light brown sugar, firmly packed; 1 teaspoon baking powder; ½ teaspoon baking soda; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 ½ cups buttermilk, room temperature preferred; 2 large eggs, room temperature preferred; 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract; 1 ½ cups pecan halves, very finely chopped; 1 ½ cups unsalted butter, softened; 6 oz cream cheese, softened; ⅓ cup light brown sugar, firmly packed; 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract; ¼ teaspoon salt; 4 ½ cups powdered sugar; 1 Tablespoon heavy cream; ⅓ cup pecan halves, very finely chopped, optional

Description

Butter Pecan Cake is a warm, comforting dessert that perfectly blends the rich flavors of brown butter and toasted pecans. This scrumptious cake features a moist texture and creamy cream cheese frosting, making it an ideal choice for celebrations, gatherings, or simply enjoying at home. Whether celebrating a birthday or sharing sweet moments with family, this delightful recipe is sure to impress.

Ingredients

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1 cup unsalted butter
3 cups cake flour
1 cup granulated sugar
1 cup light brown sugar, firmly packed
1 teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 ½ cups buttermilk, room temperature preferred
2 large eggs, room temperature preferred
1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
1 ½ cups pecan halves, very finely chopped
1 ½ cups unsalted butter, softened
6 oz cream cheese, softened
⅓ cup light brown sugar, firmly packed
1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
¼ teaspoon salt
4 ½ cups powdered sugar
1 Tablespoon heavy cream
⅓ cup pecan halves, very finely chopped, optional

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Instructions

Melt 1 cup unsalted butter over medium-low heat until browned. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare three 8-inch round baking pans.
In a large bowl, combine 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.
Mix in the browned butter until fully incorporated.
In another bowl, whisk together 1½ cups buttermilk, 2 large eggs, and 1½ teaspoons vanilla extract. Gradually add this mixture to the dry ingredients and fold in 1½ cups finely chopped pecans.
Divide batter among prepared pans and bake for about 30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool completely before frosting.
For frosting, beat together 1½ cups softened unsalted butter, 6 oz cream cheese, ⅓ cup light brown sugar, 1½ teaspoons vanilla extract, and salt. Gradually add in 4½ cups powdered sugar and mix until fluffy.
Level cakes if needed, stack with frosting between layers, frost the outside generously, and decorate as desired.

Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice ~85g
Calories: 320
Sugar: 29g
Sodium: 250mg
Fat: 20g
Saturated Fat: 10g
Unsaturated Fat: 9g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 34g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 4g
Cholesterol: 70mg