Description
Indulgent Butter Pecan Cake brings Southern charm to dessert tables with rich, nutty layers and creamy frosting. Pecans add delightful crunch while buttery sweetness promises a delectable slice of pure comfort for you.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 eggs
- 2 cups sugar
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/4 cups butter, softened
- 22/3 cups chopped pecans
- 1 cup milk
Leavening and Seasoning:
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Frosting Ingredients:
- 1 cup butter, softened
- 8 to 8 1/2 cups confectioners sugar
- 1 can (5 ounces) evaporated milk
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Instructions
- Carefully toast chopped pecans with butter at 350F for 20-25 minutes, stirring periodically until golden and fragrant. Remove from oven and let cool completely.
- Using an electric mixer, cream butter and sugar until pale and airy, creating a smooth consistency. Incorporate eggs individually, ensuring thorough blending after each addition. Mix in vanilla extract until well combined.
- Sift together flour, baking powder, and salt in a separate bowl. Gradually incorporate dry ingredients into butter mixture, alternating with milk. Gently fold in 1-1/3 cups of previously toasted pecans, mixing until evenly distributed.
- Prepare three 9-inch round cake pans by greasing and dusting with flour. Divide batter evenly among pans, spreading smoothly. Bake at 350F for 25-30 minutes, checking doneness with a toothpick inserted in center. Allow cakes to rest in pans for 10 minutes before transferring to wire cooling racks.
- Prepare frosting by whipping butter and confectioners sugar until silky and uniform. Introduce evaporated milk and vanilla, beating until achieving a creamy texture. Fold in remaining toasted pecans. Once cake layers are completely cooled, generously frost between layers and cover entire cake.
Notes
- Maximize pecan flavor by carefully toasting them, ensuring they’re golden brown and fragrant without burning, which intensifies their nutty essence.
- Prevent cake from sticking by thoroughly greasing and flouring pans, using parchment paper for extra insurance against potential breakage.
- Create a gluten-free version by substituting all-purpose flour with a high-quality gluten-free blend, maintaining the cake’s tender crumb and rich texture.
- Enhance moisture by brushing each cake layer with a light syrup or liqueur before frosting, adding depth and preventing potential dryness.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 583
- Sugar: 58 g
- Sodium: 165 mg
- Fat: 36 g
- Saturated Fat: 21 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 63 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 107 mg