Description
A rich and buttery cake with toasted pecans, perfect for celebrations and creating memories.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs, at room temperature
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup toasted pecans, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Toast the pecans on a baking tray for 8-10 minutes until aromatic.
- Cream the butter until fluffy, then gradually add the sugar until pale and creamy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Alternate adding the dry ingredients and buttermilk to the butter mixture, starting and ending with the dry mix, being careful not to overmix.
- Fold in the toasted pecans.
- Pour into greased cake pans and level the surface.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Allow cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.
- Frost with your favorite frosting and top with additional toasted pecans if desired.
Notes
Make sure to toast the pecans to enhance their flavor. Use room temperature ingredients for a better texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: Butter Pecan Cake, Family Recipe, Dessert, Cake, Celebrations