Description
This Butter Pecan Cake is the ultimate indulgent dessert, perfect for any home baker looking to impress.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup pecans, chopped
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
- In a separate bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with buttermilk.
- Stir in the vanilla extract and chopped pecans.
- Pour the batter into prepared cake pans and smooth the top.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let the cakes cool in the pans before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
- This cake can be frosted or served plain with a dusting of powdered sugar.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Butter Pecan Cake, Cake, Dessert, Baking