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Butter Pecan Cake Layers

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A delightful cake featuring moist layers of buttery cake, rich cream cheese frosting, and crunchy pecans, perfect for celebrations or afternoon treats.

  • Author: daniel-kim
  • Prep Time: 45 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Total Time: 75 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings 1x
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter
  • More butter for greasing
  • 2 ¾ cups cake flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 ½ cups buttermilk, at room temperature
  • 2 large eggs, at room temperature
  • 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 ½ cups pecan halves, very finely chopped (divided)
  • 1 ½ cups unsalted butter, softened
  • 6 oz full-fat brick-style cream cheese, softened
  • â…“ cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 4 ½ cups confectioners’ sugar, sifted
  • 1 tablespoon heavy cream

Instructions

  1. Brown the Butter: Melt 1 cup of unsalted butter, then increase heat until it turns a deep amber brown and emits a nutty aroma. Cool completely.
  2. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare three 8-inch round cake pans.
  3. Mix Dry Ingredients: Combine cake flour, granulated sugar, light brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a bowl.
  4. Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Mix cooled browned butter with the flour mixture until coarse.
  5. Prepare Wet Mixture: Whisk buttermilk, eggs, and vanilla in another bowl. Combine with dry ingredients.
  6. Bake the Cake: Divide batter among pans and bake for approximately 30 minutes.
  7. Cool the Cakes: Cool in pans for 15-20 minutes, then completely on wire racks.
  8. Prepare the Frosting: Beat softened butter, cream cheese, brown sugar, vanilla, and salt until smooth, then incorporate confectioners’ sugar.
  9. Assemble the Cake: Layer frosting between and on top of cake layers. Chill to set before serving.

Notes

Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for best results. The cake freezes well for about 2 months.

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