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Butter Pecan Cake

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A delightful dessert that combines rich buttery goodness with the crunch of finely chopped pecans, topped with a creamy frosting.

  • Author: daniel-kim
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Total Time: 60 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings 1x
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

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
  • For the frosting:
  • 1 ½ cups (340g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 6 oz cream cheese, softened
  • â…“ 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
  • â…“ cup (35g) pecan halves, very finely chopped, optional

Instructions

  1. Melt the unsalted butter over medium-low heat until golden brown specks form, giving the butter a nutty aroma.
  2. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease three 8-inch round baking pans.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk together the cake flour, granulated sugar, light brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  4. Pour the browned butter into the dry ingredients and mix until fully incorporated.
  5. In a separate bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, eggs, and vanilla extract, then gradually add to the dry ingredients.
  6. Gently fold in the finely chopped pecans.
  7. Divide the batter among the prepared pans and bake for 30 minutes. Cool completely in the pans.
  8. Prepare the frosting by beating together the softened butter, cream cheese, light brown sugar, vanilla extract, and salt until smooth.
  9. Gradually add powdered sugar and heavy cream, beating until fluffy.
  10. Level the cooled cakes, stack with frosting in between, and frost the outside with remaining frosting.
  11. Optionally, decorate with chopped pecans and piped frosting swirls.

Notes

For best results, ensure all ingredients are at room temperature and measure cake flour correctly.

Nutrition

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