Description
Heavenly Butter Pecan Layer Cake – Moist, Nutty & Decadent
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup chopped pecans, toasted
- 1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature (for frosting)
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1 tsp vanilla extract (for frosting)
- 1 cup chopped pecans, toasted (for frosting)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a large bowl, beat the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Add the flour mixture to the butter mixture alternately with the buttermilk, beginning and ending with the flour mixture. Fold in the toasted pecans.
- Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then turn them out onto a wire rack to cool completely.
- For the frosting, beat the butter until creamy.
- Gradually add the powdered sugar, beating until smooth. Beat in the heavy cream and vanilla extract until the frosting is light and fluffy. Fold in the toasted pecans.
- Place one cake layer on a serving plate and spread with frosting. Top with the second layer and spread the remaining frosting over the top and sides of the cake. Garnish with additional pecans if desired.
Notes
- Use room temperature ingredients for best results.
- Toast pecans in a dry skillet for enhanced flavor.
- Store cake in an airtight container at room temperature.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Heavenly Butter Pecan Layer Cake, butter cake, pecan cake, dessert