Butter Pecan Cake
Butter Pecan Cake is a deliciously rich dessert that combines the buttery flavor of cake with the crunch of pecans, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened Make sure your butter is softened properly.
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt If using salted butter, reduce the salt to 1/4 teaspoon.
- 1 cup buttermilk You can substitute with 1 cup of milk mixed with 1 tablespoon of vinegar or lemon juice.
- 1 cup pecans, chopped Toast the pecans for enhanced flavor.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in vanilla.
- In a separate bowl, combine flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add to the creamed mixture alternately with buttermilk, mixing until just combined.
- Fold in chopped pecans.
- Pour the batter evenly into the prepared pans.
Baking
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then turn out onto wire racks to cool completely.
Notes
Serve Butter Pecan Cake at room temperature. You can add frosting, whipped cream, or a scoop of vanilla ice cream to elevate the dessert.