Best 8 Butter Pecan Sour Cream Cake Recipes

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Indulge in the luscious and comforting flavors of butter pecan sour cream cake, a delightful treat that combines the richness of butter and pecans with the tangy and smooth texture of sour cream. Whether you are a seasoned baker or just starting out, this article will guide you through the steps to create a perfect butter pecan sour cream cake that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more. With easy-to-follow instructions and tips for achieving the best results, you'll be whipping up this delectable cake in no time. So, prepare to immerse yourself in the world of baking and embark on a culinary journey that will leave you with a sweet and satisfying experience.

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PECAN SOUR CREAM CAKE



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There's a surprise inside this tender cake from Rachel Yoder of Middlebury, Indiana: a sweet streusel filling. And the pretty drizzled icing has a pleasing touch of cinnamon instead of the usual vanilla.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 55m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 18

1/2 cup butter, softened
2/3 cup sugar
3 eggs
2 tablespoons maple syrup
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 cup ground pecans, toasted
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
3/4 cup sour cream
FILLING:
1/4 cup ground pecans, toasted
4 teaspoons brown sugar
1-1/2 teaspoons all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
GLAZE:
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 to 3 teaspoons 2% milk

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs, syrup and vanilla. Combine the flour, pecans and baking soda; add to creamed mixture alternately with sour cream. , Pour 2 cups batter into an 8-in. fluted tube pan coated with cooking spray. Combine the filling ingredients; sprinkle over batter. Top with remaining batter. , Bake at 350° for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 15 minutes; remove from pan to a wire rack to cool completely. Combine glaze ingredients; drizzle over cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 549 calories, Fat 27g fat (14g saturated fat), Cholesterol 167mg cholesterol, Sodium 309mg sodium, Carbohydrate 67g carbohydrate (40g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 9g protein.

SOUTHERN BUTTER PECAN CAKE



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Moist Southern Butter Pecan Cake loaded with pecans and frosted with a pecan brown sugar cream cheese frosting!

Provided by divas can cook

Categories     cake     Dessert

Number Of Ingredients 23

1½ cup pecan chips
3 tablespoons unsalted butter (melted)
½ teaspoon cinnamon
2 cups all-purpose flour
1½ teaspoons baking powder
¼ teaspoon salt
1½ cups granulated sugar
½ cup light brown sugar (packed)
12 tablespoons unsalted butter (room temperature)
2 eggs
1 egg yolk
1½ teaspoon vanilla extract
½ teaspoon maple extract
½ cup sour cream
1 cup whole milk
8 oz cream cheese, room temperature
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature
½ cup fresh light brown sugar ((soft, with no lumps))
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
½ teaspoon maple extract
salt, pinch
2½ cups powdered sugar
½ cup buttered pecan chips

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350. Generously grease 2 9-inch cake pans with shortening and lightly dust with flour. Set aside.

PECAN SOUR CREAM POUND CAKE



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I won first place with this cake at the Cuyahoga County Fair (Cleveland, Ohio) in 1993. For a nuttier variation, you can substitute 1 cup of the flour with 1 cup of ground pecans.

Provided by CAROLE10

Categories     Desserts     Nut Dessert Recipes     Pecan Dessert Recipes

Time 2h20m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 12

¼ cup chopped pecans
3 cups cake flour
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon baking soda
1 cup unsalted butter
3 cups white sugar
6 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup sour cream
1 cup confectioners' sugar
3 tablespoons orange juice
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C). Grease and flour a 10 inch Bundt or tube pan. Sprinkle pecans on bottom of pan; set aside. Sift together flour, salt, and baking soda into a medium bowl; set aside.
  • In a large bowl, cream butter and white sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla. Add flour mixture alternately with sour cream. Pour batter over pecans in prepared pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 75 to 90 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Let cool in pan for 20 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack and cool completely.
  • To prepare the glaze: In a small bowl, combine confectioners' sugar, orange juice and 1 teaspoon vanilla. Drizzle over cake while still warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 593.9 calories, Carbohydrate 89.7 g, Cholesterol 142.1 mg, Fat 23.8 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 7.1 g, SaturatedFat 13.2 g, Sodium 171.3 mg, Sugar 60.6 g

QUICK PECAN SOUR CREAM COFFEE CAKE



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     dessert

Yield 1 cake

Number Of Ingredients 15

3/4 cup light brown sugar, packed
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon cinnamon
2 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cut into pieces
1 cup chopped pecans, pulsed in the food processor
8 tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened at room temperature
1 cup granulated sugar
3 eggs
2 cups sifted all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup sour cream
1/2 cup golden raisins
Pecan topping, recipe above

Steps:

  • Pecan Topping: In a medium bowl, combine the brown sugar, flour, and cinnamon. Add the butter and, using your fingertips, pinch the ingredients together into a sandy, crumbly mixture. Add the pecans and mix.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Butter a 9 by 9-inch cake pan. In a mixer fitted with a paddle attachment (or using a hand mixer), cream the butter until smooth. With the mixer running, slowly add the sugar and mix. Add the eggs and mix until light and fluffy. Sift the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt together. Working in batches, add them to the butter-sugar mixture, alternating with dollops of sour cream. Mix in the raisins. Pour the batter into the prepared pan. Sprinkle the topping mixture over the cake. Bake until risen and browned, about 45 minutes. Let cool 10 minutes in the pan. Serve in squares.

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

CAROL'S BUTTER PECAN CAKE



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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 RUM CAKE



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Found this recipe on the back of a Betty Crocker cake mix. I am posting it to celebrate National Rum Day which is on August 16th. Enjoy!

Provided by BandJsGranny

Categories     Dessert

Time 56m

Yield 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 (18 ounce) box butter pecan cake mix (Betty Crocker)
1 (3 1/2 ounce) box vanilla instant pudding mix
3/4 cup water
1/3 cup sour cream
1/4 cup butter or 1/4 cup margarine, softened
1/4 cup dark rum or 2 teaspoons imitation rum extract
4 eggs
1/2 cup betty crocker rich and creamy vanilla frosting
2 teaspoons dark rum or 1/2 teaspoon imitation rum extract
1/4 cup chopped pecans

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 325 degrees. Grease and flour, or spray with baking spray with flour, 12 cup fluted tube (bundt cake) pan.
  • In large bowl, beat dry cake mix, dry pudding mix, water, sour cream, butter, 1/4 cup rum and eggs on low speed 30 seconds. Beat on medium speed 2 minutes. Spread in pan.
  • Bake 46 to 52 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
  • Cool 15 minutes; remove from pan. Cool completely, about 2 hours.
  • In small microwavable bowl, microwave frosting uncovered on medium (50%) 15 seconds. Stir in 2 teaspoons rum.
  • Pour over top of cake, allowing to drizzle down side. Sprinkle pecans on frosting.
  • Store loosely covered.

PECAN COFFEE CAKE



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My mom serves this nutty coffee cake for Christmas breakfast each year. The simple recipe is a big timesaver on such an event-filled morning. Everyone loves the crunchy topping. -Becky Wax, Tuscola, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Brunch     Desserts

Time 45m

Yield 15 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 package yellow cake mix (regular size)
1 package (3.4 ounces) instant vanilla pudding mix
1 cup sour cream
4 large eggs, room temperature
1/3 cup canola oil
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2/3 cup chopped pecans
1/3 cup sugar
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
2 tablespoons orange juice

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, beat the first six ingredients on low speed for 30 seconds. Beat on medium for 2 minutes. Pour into a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Combine pecans, sugar and cinnamon; sprinkle over batter. Cut through batter with a knife to swirl pecan mixture. , Bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. , Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine confectioners' sugar and orange juice until smooth; drizzle over warm coffee cake. Cool on a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 335 calories, Fat 16g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 67mg cholesterol, Sodium 332mg sodium, Carbohydrate 44g carbohydrate (29g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

Tips:

  • Make sure to use unsalted butter and bring it to room temperature before creaming it with the sugar. This will help ensure a smooth, fluffy batter.
  • Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing can result in a tough, dense cake.
  • Be careful not to overcook the cake. A toothpick inserted into the center of the cake should come out clean or with just a few moist crumbs attached.
  • Allow the cake to cool completely before frosting it. This will help prevent the frosting from melting.
  • If you don't have pecans on hand, you can substitute walnuts or another type of nut.
  • For a richer flavor, use dark chocolate chips instead of semi-sweet chocolate chips.
  • If you want to make the cake ahead of time, bake it according to the recipe and then wrap it tightly in plastic wrap. Store the cake in the refrigerator for up to 3 days, or in the freezer for up to 2 months.

Conclusion:

This Butter Pecan Sour Cream Cake is a delicious and decadent dessert that is perfect for any occasion. It is moist and fluffy, with a rich buttercream frosting and a crunchy pecan topping. The combination of flavors and textures is sure to please everyone at your table. So next time you are looking for a special dessert to make, give this Butter Pecan Sour Cream Cake a try!

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