Description
Indulge in the rich, nutty flavors of Butter Pecan Cake, a delightful dessert that shines at any gathering. This moist cake, infused with brown butter and crunchy pecans, is layered with creamy frosting for a perfect finish. Whether it’s a birthday celebration or an afternoon treat with coffee, this cake will impress with its decadent taste and beautiful presentation. Plus, leftovers remain fresh and flavorful for days!
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 3 cups cake flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup light brown sugar
- 1 ½ cups buttermilk
- 2 large eggs
- 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 ½ cups finely chopped pecans
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare three 8-inch round baking pans.
- Brown the butter in a saucepan over medium heat until golden.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, sugars, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Combine browned butter with dry ingredients; mix well.
- Whisk buttermilk, eggs, and vanilla in another bowl; gradually add to the batter.
- Gently fold in chopped pecans.
- Divide batter among pans and bake for about 30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow cakes to cool completely before frosting.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (118g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 80mg