A delicious butter pecan cake made from scratch. This is a cake that can be served anytime.
Provided by Carol
Categories Desserts Nut Dessert Recipes Pecan Dessert Recipes
Yield 36
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Grease and flour the bottoms of three 9 inch layer pans. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Melt 1/4 cup butter or margarine in a heavy skillet over medium heat. Add pecans, and brown for 10 to 15 minutes, stirring frequently.
- Cream 1 cup butter or margarine in large mixing bowl. Gradually add 2 cups white sugar, and cream until light and fluffy with mixer on high speed. Blend in eggs one at a time, beating well on medium speed after each addition. Sift together flour, baking powder, and 1/2 teaspoon salt. At low speed add sifted ingredients alternately with milk and vanilla extract, beginning and ending with dry ingredients. Blend well after each addition. Stir in 1 1/3 cups of the toasted pecans. Pour batter into pans.
- Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 25 to 30 minutes, until cake is golden brown and springs back when lightly touched in center.
- To Make Frosting: Cream 1/4 cup butter in mixing bowl. Add 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, 1/4 teaspoon salt, confectioners' sugar and cream. Beat until smooth and of spreading consistency. If necessary, thin with additional cream. Blend remaining 2/3 cup pecans into frosting. Fill and frost the cake.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 268.7 calories, Carbohydrate 34.3 g, Cholesterol 46.1 mg, Fat 14.1 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 2.7 g, SaturatedFat 6.3 g, Sodium 142.2 mg, Sugar 25.4 g
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The Quiet Gamer
[email protected]This cake was a bit too dry for my taste. I think I would add more butter or oil next time.
Ademola Adecrown
[email protected]This cake was amazing! It was so moist and flavorful, and the pecans added a nice touch of crunch. I will definitely be making this cake again.
BRAYO 8608
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of nuts in my cake, but this cake was surprisingly good. The cake was moist and flavorful, and the pecans added a nice touch of crunch without being overpowering. I would definitely make this cake again.
sheroz gull
[email protected]This cake was easy to make and it turned out great! The cake was moist and flavorful, and the pecans added a nice touch of crunch. I will definitely be making this cake again.
Tete Davis
[email protected]This cake was delicious! I made it for a party and everyone loved it. The cake was moist and flavorful, and the pecans added a nice touch of crunch. I will definitely be making this cake again.
Agabaidu Joshua
[email protected]I made this cake for a bake sale and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it. The cake was moist and flavorful, and the pecans added a nice touch of crunch. I will definitely be making this cake again.
Shankar chand
[email protected]This cake was a bit dry for my taste. I think I would add more butter or oil next time.
Josh Rerri
[email protected]I made this cake for my husband's birthday and he loved it! The cake was moist and flavorful, and the pecans added a nice touch of crunch. I will definitely be making this cake again.
Nkosi Msibi
[email protected]This cake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still very good. I think next time I would use less sugar in the frosting.
Njoku Chibuzor
[email protected]I was a bit skeptical about this recipe at first, but I'm so glad I tried it. The cake was so moist and flavorful, and the pecans added a nice touch of crunch. I will definitely be making this cake again.
AK Ehsanyar-13 Asif Khan
[email protected]This cake was amazing! I made it for a potluck and it was gone in minutes. Everyone loved it. The cake was moist and flavorful, and the pecans added a nice touch of sweetness. I will definitely be making this cake again.
Georges Azrieh
[email protected]I've made this cake several times now and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and it always turns out delicious. I love the way the pecans toast in the oven and add a nice crunch to the cake.
Flopster Swapster
[email protected]Followed the recipe exactly and the cake turned out perfectly. It was moist and flavorful, and the pecans added a nice touch of texture. I will definitely be making this cake again.
Abu Haju
[email protected]This toasted butter pecan cake was a delight! The nutty flavor of the pecans and the richness of the butter made this cake a real treat. I especially loved the crunchy pecan topping. Will definitely make this cake again!