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Southern Butter Pecan Cake

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A moist and flavorful cake packed with rich pecan goodness, perfect for gatherings or cozy evenings.

  • Author: recipesinc
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 240 minutes
  • Total Time: 255 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Slow Cooker
  • Cuisine: Southern
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

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  • 1 box yellow cake mix
  • 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
  • 4 large eggs (room temperature)
  • 1 cup pecans (chopped)
  • 1 cup buttermilk (or milk with vinegar as a substitute)
  • 1 cup powdered sugar (for frosting)
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Grease the interior of your slow cooker with cooking spray or butter.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the cake mix, softened butter, eggs, buttermilk, and vanilla extract. Blend until smooth.
  3. Gently incorporate the chopped pecans into the batter.
  4. Pour the batter into the prepared slow cooker, smoothing out the top with a spatula.
  5. Cover and cook on low for 3-4 hours, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  6. Allow the cake to cool in the slow cooker for about 30 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack.
  7. Once cool, top with a simple powdered sugar frosting if desired.
  8. Slice and enjoy your delicious Southern Butter Pecan Cake!

Notes

For added richness, serve with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream. Store cake in an airtight container.

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