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
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.
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AmeerHyder Buledi
[email protected]This cake is very easy to make and it's always a hit with my family and friends.
tania alexander
[email protected]The cake was a bit dry, but the frosting was delicious.
Jarin Akther Jarin
[email protected]This cake is a bit too sweet for my taste, but it's still very good.
Dhanraj Oli
[email protected]I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves pecan butter cake.
Fabian Rivero
[email protected]This is the best pecan butter cake I've ever had! The frosting is so smooth and creamy.
Nabakka Grace
[email protected]This cake is so moist and flavorful. I love the combination of pecans and maple.
Roger Moo
[email protected]This is my go-to recipe for pecan butter cake. It's always a crowd-pleaser and it's so easy to make.
adaka joe
[email protected]I made this cake for my husband's birthday and he loved it! He said it was the best cake he's ever had.
Hamad Habib
[email protected]This cake is very easy to make and it's always a hit with my family and friends. I love the rich flavor of the pecans.
Jovia Nanswa
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the cake turned out perfectly! It was moist and fluffy, and the frosting was smooth and creamy.
ApexPanther03
[email protected]The cake was a bit dry, but the frosting was delicious. I would recommend using a different cake recipe or adding more moisture to the batter.
Surja Alija
[email protected]This cake is a bit too sweet for my taste, but it's still very good. I would recommend reducing the amount of sugar in the recipe by 1/4 cup.
Heather Woodmansee
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of pecans, but I really enjoyed this cake. The flavors are well-balanced and the cake is not too sweet.
armine topchyan
[email protected]The pecan butter frosting is the star of this cake! It's so smooth and creamy, and it pairs perfectly with the moist cake.
JudeLJ Medicine
[email protected]This cake is so easy to make and it always turns out perfectly. I love that I can make it ahead of time and it still tastes fresh the next day.
Rao Abdulmateen
[email protected]I made this cake for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone raved about how delicious it was. I will definitely be making it again.
Lily Skef
[email protected]This pecan butter cake is divine! The texture is moist and fluffy, and the flavor is rich and buttery with a hint of maple and pecans. It's the perfect dessert for any occasion!