Carol's Butter Pecan Cake

Name: Carol's Butter Pecan Cake
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 95 min
Ingredients: 1.25 cups butter; 2 cups chopped pecans; 3 cups sifted all-purpose flour; 2 teaspoons baking powder; 0.5 teaspoon salt; 2 cups white sugar; 4 eggs; 1 cup milk; 2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 0.25 cup butter; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 0.25 teaspoon salt; 4 cups sifted confectioners' sugar; 0.33333334326744 cup heavy whipping cream

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This is a pecan cake that can be served anytime.

Recipe by Carol

Updated on December 28, 2022

close up view of Butter Pecan Cake garnished with vanilla icing and pecans on a platter

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Prep Time:

30 mins

Cook Time:

35 mins

Additional Time:

30 mins

Total Time:

1 hr 35 mins

Servings:

16

Yield:

1 3-layer 9-inch cake

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Ingredients

1 ¼ cups butter
2 cups chopped pecans
3 cups sifted all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
2 cups white sugar
4 eggs
1 cup milk
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
¼ cup butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
¼ teaspoon salt
4 cups sifted confectioners' sugar
⅓ cup heavy whipping cream

Directions

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour three 9-inch layer pans.
Melt 1/4 cup butter in a heavy skillet over medium heat. Add pecans; cook and stir until browned, 10 to 15 minutes. Set aside.
Sift flour, baking powder, and 1/2 teaspoon salt; set aside.
Cream 1 cup butter and 2 cups white sugar in a large mixing bowl until light and fluffy. Blend in eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Add flour mixture alternately with milk and vanilla extract, beginning and ending with dry ingredients. Blend well after each addition. Fold in 1 1/3 cups pecans. Pour batter into the prepared pans.
Bake in the preheated oven until cake is golden brown and springs back when lightly touched in center, 25 to 30 minutes. When cake is cool, blend remaining 2/3 cup pecans with frosting; spread between layers and on top.
Cream 1/4 cup butter in a mixing bowl. Add 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 4 cups confectioners' sugar, and 1/3 to 1/2 cup cream. Beat until smooth and spreadable. Thin with additional cream if needed.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

596	Calories
31g	Fat
77g	Carbs
6g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 16
Calories 596
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 31g	39%
Saturated Fat 14g	68%
Cholesterol 100mg	33%
Sodium 319mg	14%
Total Carbohydrate 77g	28%
Dietary Fiber 2g	7%
Total Sugars 57g
Protein 6g
Vitamin C 0mg	1%
Calcium 80mg	6%
Iron 2mg	9%
Potassium 132mg	3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.