Butter Pecan Cake
A moist and rich Butter Pecan Cake featuring toasted pecans and a buttery flavor that’s perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 cup chopped pecans (toasted)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Toast the pecans in a dry skillet over medium heat for about 5 minutes until fragrant.
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- In a separate bowl, combine flour and baking powder. Gradually add to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
- Fold in the toasted pecans and vanilla extract.
- Pour the batter into a greased 9×13 inch baking dish and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
Notes
Serve warm with vanilla ice cream or caramel sauce for the best experience.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: cake, dessert, pecans, baking, family recipes