Best 9 Butter Pecan Flan Cake Recipes

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Indulge in the exquisite fusion of flavors with our guide to making the ultimate butter pecan flan cake. This delightful dessert seamlessly blends the velvety richness of a classic flan with the nutty crunch of pecans, resulting in a symphony of textures and flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. Whether you're an experienced baker or just starting your culinary journey, our comprehensive article will equip you with the knowledge and confidence you need to create this stunning dessert that is sure to impress your family and friends.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

BUTTER PECAN CAKE



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My husband has a sweet tooth and I enjoy making great desserts like this cake for him! We have two farms - both of which are wonderful - but I also love being in the kitchen. I collect cookbooks and have written one myself.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h10m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

3 tablespoons butter, melted
1-1/3 cups chopped pecans
2/3 cup butter, softened
1-1/3 cups sugar
2 large eggs, room temperature
2 cups all-purpose flour
1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
2/3 cup whole milk
1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
BUTTER PECAN FROSTING:
3 tablespoons butter, softened
3 cups confectioners' sugar
3 tablespoons whole milk
3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Pour melted butter in a baking pan. Stir in pecans. Toast at 350° for 10 minutes. Set aside to cool. , In a bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add 1 egg at a time, beating well after each addition. Combine flour, baking powder and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with milk. Stir in vanilla and 1 cup toasted pecans. Pour batter into 2 greased and floured 8-in. round baking pans. Bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool in pans 10 minutes before removing to wire racks to cool completely. , Meanwhile, for frosting, cream butter and sugar. Add milk and vanilla, beating until light and fluffy. Add additional milk if needed. Stir in remaining toasted pecans. Spread between the layers and over the top and sides of the cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 534 calories, Fat 27g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 80mg cholesterol, Sodium 280mg sodium, Carbohydrate 71g carbohydrate (51g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

NANNIE'S BUTTER PECAN CAKE



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My grandmother use to make this for me all the time when I was little. Love it!

Provided by Sherrie Durkee

Categories     Desserts     Nut Dessert Recipes     Pecan Dessert Recipes

Time 1h30m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 ⅓ cups coarsely chopped pecans
1 ¼ cups butter, divided
3 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
2 cups white sugar
4 eggs
1 cup milk
2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Combine pecans and 1/4 cup butter in a baking pan.
  • Bake pecans in the preheated oven until toasted and fragrant, about 20 minutes. Let cool.
  • Combine flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl.
  • Combine remaining 1 cup butter and sugar in a large bowl; beat with an electric mixer until creamy. Beat in eggs one at a time. Mix in flour mixture, alternating with milk and vanilla extract, until batter is smooth. Fold in pecans.
  • Reduce oven temperature to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease a fluted tube pan (such as Bundt®).
  • Pour batter into the prepared pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 648.2 calories, Carbohydrate 72.5 g, Cholesterol 137.4 mg, Fat 37.3 g, Fiber 2.5 g, Protein 8.9 g, SaturatedFat 16.5 g, Sodium 416.1 mg, Sugar 42.1 g

THE BEST BUTTER PECAN CAKE



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This cake is a bit of work, but it's so worth it! Top with your favorite brand of butter pecan ice cream and you'll think you've died and gone to heaven!

Provided by yooper

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h30m

Yield 12-16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

1/4 cup butter
2 cups chopped pecans (about 8 ounces)
3/4 cup butter or 3/4 cup high-quality stick margarine, softened
2 cups sugar
4 larg eggs
3 cups sifted flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup milk
2 teaspoons vanilla
1/2 cup butter, softened, divided
5 tablespoons flour
1 cup milk
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 cup sugar
1 cup fat-free cool whip, thawed

Steps:

  • Prepare the pecans: Preheat the oven to 350°.
  • Put the 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) of butter in a shallow baking pan with the chopped pecans and put the pan in the oven for 15- 20 minutes, stirring the pecans and melted butter every few minutes, until the fragrance is wonderfully toasty.
  • Watch carefully near the end to avoid burning.
  • Remove from pan and set aside.
  • Grease and flour three 8 or 9-inch round layer cake pans.
  • Prepare the cake: In the large bowl of an electric mixer, cream the 3/4 cup (1 1/2) sticks of butter.
  • Beat in the 2 cups of sugar, creaming well.
  • Beat in the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
  • Sift together the flour, baking powder and salt.
  • Add the 2 teaspoons of vanilla to the milk.
  • Beat the flour mixture into the batter in thirds, alternating with the milk mixture.
  • Fold in 1 1/3 cups of the butter-toasted pecans into the cake batter.
  • Divide batter equally into the prepared pans.
  • Bake for about 25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean.
  • Cool and remove from pans.
  • Prepare the frosting: Melt 1 1/2 tablespoons of the butter in a medium saucepan over low-medium heat and stir in the flour.
  • Stir until all of the flour has been moistened or at least colored a little by the butter.
  • Stir in the milk just a little at a time, stirring constantly and incorporating all the milk each time before adding more, working to incorporate all the flour and avoid lumps.
  • Continue until all the milk is in and the mixture is thickened and smooth.
  • Transfer to the small bowl of an electric mixer, and beat to remove any lumps you missed.
  • Cool completely.
  • When the flour mixture is cool, beat in the teaspoon of vanilla, then the softened butter.
  • Add the 1 cup of sugar, and beat 2 minutes at medium speed, until the mixture is fluffy and no graininess from sugar remains.
  • Fold in the fat-free Cool Whip and the remaining 2/3 cup of butter-toasted pecans.
  • Fill and frost the top of the cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 702, Fat 39.6, SaturatedFat 17.2, Cholesterol 137.2, Sodium 461.8, Carbohydrate 81.2, Fiber 2.7, Sugar 51, Protein 8.9

BUTTERNUT PECAN CAKE WITH CLASSIC BUTTERCREAM FROSTING



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 3h5m

Yield 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 18

2 sticks (1 cup) unsalted butter, cut into chunks, plus more for buttering the pans
16 ounces all-purpose flour (about 3 1/2 cups plus 3 tablespoons)
2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
22 ounces granulated sugar (about 3 cups plus 2 tablespoons)
3/4 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups milk
1 cup egg whites (from about 10 large eggs)
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 1/2 tablespoons vanilla bean paste
1/2 cup pecans, chopped
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
One 14-ounce can sweetened condensed milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Pinch salt
1 stick (8 tablespoons) unsalted butter, at room temperature
2 cups confectioners' sugar, sifted
1/2 teaspoon vanilla bean paste
2 tablespoons milk

Steps:

  • For the cake: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Butter the sides and bottoms of two 8-inch round cake pans. Line the bottoms and sides with parchment if desired (for easy removal).
  • Add the flour, baking powder, granulated sugar and salt to the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment and combine well. In a separate bowl, combine the milk, egg whites, vegetable oil and vanilla bean paste and whisk to combine. Set aside.
  • Turn the mixer to low and add the chunks of butter slowly to the dry mix. Continue to beat on low until there are no chunks of butter remaining and the mixture becomes crumbly. Add a third of the wet ingredients to the bowl and then turn the speed to medium. Mix until a light paste forms, scraping down the sides of the bowl. Add half of the remaining wet ingredients and beat on medium-high speed for 4 minutes. Scrape down the sides and bottom of the bowl.
  • Add the remaining wet ingredients and beat on medium speed for 5 minutes. Divide the batter evenly between the two prepared cake pans and bake until a skewer comes out clean and the sides have begun to pull away from the sides of the pans, 40 to 50 minutes. Cool in the pans on a rack, 10 minutes, then invert onto the rack to remove the pans and parchment and cool completely.
  • For the filling: Roast the pecans in the butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the condensed milk and stir constantly until the mixture thickens. Remove from the heat and stir in the vanilla extract and salt. Cool completely before using.
  • For the buttercream: Beat the butter with a hand mixer, the paddle attachment of a stand mixer or a wooden spoon until smooth and fluffy. Gradually beat in the confectioners' sugar until fluffy. Beat in the vanilla bean paste. Pour in the milk and beat for an additional 3 to 4 minutes.
  • To assemble: With a long serrated knife, split each cake layer horizontally into 2 layers. Place 1 layer on a cake plate and top generously with filling. Place another layer on top; top with more filling. Continue in this manner until you place the final layer of cake. Frost the cake all over with the buttercream. Serve at room temperature.

CREAM-FILLED BUTTER PECAN BIRTHDAY CAKE



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Add extra richness to butter pecan cake mix with the addition of whipping cream. Then sprinkle toffee bits onto the fluffy topping.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 2h10m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 cup butter or margarine
1/4 cup whipping cream
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 box Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ butter pecan cake mix
1 cup water
1/3 cup vegetable oil
3 eggs
1 3/4 cups whipping cream
1/4 cup powdered sugar
1/4 teaspoon vanilla
1/4 cup chocolate-coated toffee bits

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 325°F. In 1-quart saucepan, heat butter, 1/4 cup whipping cream and the brown sugar over low heat, stirring occasionally, just until butter is melted. Pour into two 9-inch round cake pans (do not use dark or nonstick pans).
  • In large bowl, beat cake mix, water, oil and eggs with electric mixer on low speed 30 seconds, then on medium speed 2 minutes, scraping bowl occasionally. Carefully spoon half of cake batter into each pan, starting at outer edge and continuing toward center so brown sugar mixture does not get moved out to sides of pans.
  • Bake 30 to 37 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Run knife around edge of cakes to loosen from pan. Turn upside down onto cooling racks, placing waxed paper under racks to catch drips. Leave pans over cakes 1 minute before removing. Cool completely, about 1 hour.
  • In chilled medium bowl, beat whipping cream, powdered sugar and vanilla on high speed until stiff peaks form.
  • On serving tray, place 1 cake layer, brown sugar side up. Spread with half of the whipped cream. Top with second layer, brown sugar side up. Spread with remaining whipped cream. Sprinkle with toffee bits. Store covered in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 530, Carbohydrate 55 g, Cholesterol 130 mg, Fat 6 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 17 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 350 mg, Sugar 40 g, TransFat 1 g

CAROL'S BUTTER PECAN CAKE



Carol's Butter Pecan Cake image

This is a cake that can be served anytime.

Provided by Carol

Categories     Desserts     Nut Dessert Recipes     Pecan Dessert Recipes

Time 1h30m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 ¼ cups butter
2 cups chopped pecans
3 cups sifted all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
2 cups white sugar
4 eggs
1 cup milk
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
¼ cup butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
¼ teaspoon salt
4 cups sifted confectioners' sugar
⅓ cup heavy whipping cream

Steps:

  • Grease and flour bottoms of three 9 inch layer pans. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Melt 1/4 cup butter in heavy skillet over medium heat. Add pecans and brown 10 to 15 minutes, stirring frequently.
  • Sift flour with baking powder and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Cream remaining butter in large mixing bowl. Gradually add 2 cups sugar; cream at high speed of mixer until light and fluffy. At medium speed blend in eggs, one at a time, beating well after each. At low speed add sifted dry ingredients alternately with milk and vanilla extract, beginning and ending with dry ingredients. Blend well after each addition. Stir in 1 1/3 cups pecans. Pour batter into pans.
  • Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, until cake is golden brown and springs back when lightly touched in center. When cool, blend remaining pecans with Creamy Butter Frosting; spread between layers and on top.
  • To Make Creamy Butter Frosting: Cream 1/4 cup butter or margarine in mixing bowl. Add 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, salt, 4 cups confectioners' sugar and 1/3 to 1/2 cup cream. Beat until smooth and of spreading consistency. If necessary, thin with additional cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 596 calories, Carbohydrate 77.2 g, Cholesterol 100.3 mg, Fat 30.7 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 6 g, SaturatedFat 13.5 g, Sodium 319 mg, Sugar 57.2 g

BUTTER PECAN CAKE



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This cake is delicious and one your whole family will love! I double the frosting and add 1 c. of pecans to the frosting and 1 c. to the cake, as I LOVE nuts! You need one 9x13" pan to toast the nuts and two 9" pans for the cake.

Provided by Lindas Busy Kitchen

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

3 tablespoons butter
1 cup pecans, chopped (I use 1 c. in the cake, and 1 c. in the frosting = 2 c.)
2/3 cup butter, softened
1 cup sugar
2 eggs
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
2/3 cup milk
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3 tablespoons butter, softened
3 cups confectioners' sugar
3 tablespoons milk
3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
pecans, toasted

Steps:

  • Melt 3 tablespoons butter in a 13x9x2 inch baking pan; stir in pecans and bake at 350 degrees for 10 minutes; cool.
  • Cream softened butter in a large mixing bowl; gradually add sugar, beating until light and fluffy and sugar is dissolved.
  • Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
  • Combine flour, baking powder, and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with milk, beginning and ending with flour mixture.
  • Stir in vanilla and 1 cup pecans, reserving remaining pecans for Butter Pecan Frosting.
  • Pour batter into 2 greased and floured 9 inch cakepans; bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes, or until cake tests done.
  • Cool layers in pans 10 minutes; remove from pans, and cool completely.
  • Spread top and sides of cooled cake with Butter Pecan Frosting
  • Makes one 2-layer cake.
  • Butter Pecan Frosting:
  • Cream butter; add sugar, milk and vanilla, beating until light and fluffy.
  • Stir in reserved toasted pecans.
  • Makes enough frosting for one 2-layer cake, but I like doubling the ingredients.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 487.1, Fat 24.2, SaturatedFat 11.4, Cholesterol 80.1, Sodium 228.4, Carbohydrate 64.8, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 46.6, Protein 4.8

PECAN BUTTER CAKE



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This tender cake has been a family favorite for years. Chock full of nuts, it has a rich buttery taste, a crispy crust-and makes a wonderful substitute for fruitcake at Christmas! Delicious with coffee or tea, this cake freezes very well.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h30m

Yield 12-16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 cups butter, softened
2 cups sugar
9 large eggs, room temperature
1 tablespoon lemon juice
3 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
4 cups chopped pecans
1-1/2 cups golden raisins
Confectioners' sugar, optional

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in the lemon juice, vanilla and lemon zest. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture just until combined. Fold in pecans and raisins., Pour into a greased and floured 10-in. fluted tube pan. Bake at 350° for 1-1/4 to 1-1/2 hours or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes; remove from pan to a wire rack to cool completely. Dust with confectioners' sugar if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 672 calories, Fat 47g fat (17g saturated fat), Cholesterol 181mg cholesterol, Sodium 331mg sodium, Carbohydrate 58g carbohydrate (35g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 9g protein.

PECAN-CORNMEAL BUTTER CAKES



Pecan-Cornmeal Butter Cakes image

Provided by Julia Moskin

Categories     dessert

Time 1h

Yield 8 to 12 small cakes

Number Of Ingredients 12

9 ounces unsalted butter, plus extra for pans
1 cup pecans, toasted and cooled
2 cups confectioners' sugar
1/4 cup granulated sugar, plus extra for berries (optional)
3/8 cup all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
7/8 cup white cornmeal, plus extra for pans
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
8 egg whites
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Berries, for serving
Ice cream or whipped cream, for serving

Steps:

  • In a small pan, simmer butter over low heat until light brown and toasty, 8 to 10 minutes. Strain and set aside.
  • In a food processor, rapidly pulse pecans, confectioners' sugar and 1/4 cup granulated sugar until finely ground.
  • Sift flour and baking powder together. Mix in cornmeal and salt. Mix in pecan-sugar mixture.
  • Whisk egg whites and vanilla together just to combine and whisk into dry ingredients. Whisk in melted butter. Refrigerate batter at least three hours or overnight.
  • Heat oven to 325 degrees. Thickly butter 10 four-inch tartlet pans or a muffin-top tin. Dust well with cornmeal. Fill each a little more than halfway. If you have extra batter, make a second batch.
  • Bake until golden, 18 to 20 minutes. Cool 5 to 10 minutes in pans, then immediately turn out on a rack. Serve warm, topped with berries (if you like, stir with a little sugar and set aside for a few minutes), ice cream or whipped cream.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 426, UnsaturatedFat 13 grams, Carbohydrate 40 grams, Fat 28 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 5 grams, SaturatedFat 14 grams, Sodium 206 milligrams, Sugar 24 grams, TransFat 1 gram

Tips:

  • For a richer flavor, use dark chocolate instead of semisweet chocolate.
  • To make the cake extra moist, add 1/2 cup of sour cream to the batter.
  • If you don't have a springform pan, you can use a 9-inch round cake pan. Just be sure to grease and flour the pan before adding the batter.
  • To make the caramel sauce, you can use either light or dark brown sugar. Dark brown sugar will give the sauce a richer flavor.
  • If you don't have a candy thermometer, you can test the caramel sauce by dropping a small amount into a glass of cold water. If the caramel forms a hard ball, it is ready.
  • Be careful not to overcook the flan. It should be set but still slightly wobbly in the center.
  • To serve, let the flan cool completely, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight. Before serving, run a knife around the edge of the pan to loosen the flan, then turn it out onto a serving plate.

Conclusion:

This butter pecan flan cake is a delicious and impressive dessert that is perfect for any occasion. The combination of chocolate, caramel, and pecans is irresistible, and the flan is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. So next time you're looking for a special dessert, give this butter pecan flan cake a try. You won't be disappointed!

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