Best 7 Butter Pecan Sour Cream Cake Recipes

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Indulge in a delightful culinary journey with our tantalizing Butter Pecan Sour Cream Cake! This delectable treat combines the richness of butter, the nutty crunch of pecans, and the tangy sweetness of sour cream to create a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. Our comprehensive guide features a collection of recipes that cater to all skill levels, from novice bakers to experienced pastry chefs. Whether you prefer a classic Butter Pecan Sour Cream Cake or variations like a Bundt cake, cupcakes, or a luscious sheet cake, we have the perfect recipe for you. Each recipe is meticulously crafted with easy-to-follow instructions, ensuring a successful baking experience. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and let's embark on a sweet adventure as we explore the world of Butter Pecan Sour Cream Cake!

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

PECAN SOUR CREAM POUND CAKE



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I won first place with this cake at the Cuyahoga County Fair (Cleveland, Ohio) in 1993. For a nuttier variation, you can substitute 1 cup of the flour with 1 cup of ground pecans.

Provided by CAROLE10

Categories     Desserts     Nut Dessert Recipes     Pecan Dessert Recipes

Time 2h20m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 12

¼ cup chopped pecans
3 cups cake flour
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon baking soda
1 cup unsalted butter
3 cups white sugar
6 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup sour cream
1 cup confectioners' sugar
3 tablespoons orange juice
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C). Grease and flour a 10 inch Bundt or tube pan. Sprinkle pecans on bottom of pan; set aside. Sift together flour, salt, and baking soda into a medium bowl; set aside.
  • In a large bowl, cream butter and white sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla. Add flour mixture alternately with sour cream. Pour batter over pecans in prepared pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 75 to 90 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Let cool in pan for 20 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack and cool completely.
  • To prepare the glaze: In a small bowl, combine confectioners' sugar, orange juice and 1 teaspoon vanilla. Drizzle over cake while still warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 593.9 calories, Carbohydrate 89.7 g, Cholesterol 142.1 mg, Fat 23.8 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 7.1 g, SaturatedFat 13.2 g, Sodium 171.3 mg, Sugar 60.6 g

BUTTER PECAN CAKE



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My husband has a sweet tooth and I enjoy making great desserts like this cake for him! We have two farms - both of which are wonderful - but I also love being in the kitchen. I collect cookbooks and have written one myself.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h10m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

3 tablespoons butter, melted
1-1/3 cups chopped pecans
2/3 cup butter, softened
1-1/3 cups sugar
2 large eggs, room temperature
2 cups all-purpose flour
1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
2/3 cup whole milk
1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
BUTTER PECAN FROSTING:
3 tablespoons butter, softened
3 cups confectioners' sugar
3 tablespoons whole milk
3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Pour melted butter in a baking pan. Stir in pecans. Toast at 350° for 10 minutes. Set aside to cool. , In a bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add 1 egg at a time, beating well after each addition. Combine flour, baking powder and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with milk. Stir in vanilla and 1 cup toasted pecans. Pour batter into 2 greased and floured 8-in. round baking pans. Bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool in pans 10 minutes before removing to wire racks to cool completely. , Meanwhile, for frosting, cream butter and sugar. Add milk and vanilla, beating until light and fluffy. Add additional milk if needed. Stir in remaining toasted pecans. Spread between the layers and over the top and sides of the cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 534 calories, Fat 27g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 80mg cholesterol, Sodium 280mg sodium, Carbohydrate 71g carbohydrate (51g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

PECAN SOUR CREAM CAKE



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There's a surprise inside this tender cake from Rachel Yoder of Middlebury, Indiana: a sweet streusel filling. And the pretty drizzled icing has a pleasing touch of cinnamon instead of the usual vanilla.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 55m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 18

1/2 cup butter, softened
2/3 cup sugar
3 eggs
2 tablespoons maple syrup
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 cup ground pecans, toasted
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
3/4 cup sour cream
FILLING:
1/4 cup ground pecans, toasted
4 teaspoons brown sugar
1-1/2 teaspoons all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
GLAZE:
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 to 3 teaspoons 2% milk

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs, syrup and vanilla. Combine the flour, pecans and baking soda; add to creamed mixture alternately with sour cream. , Pour 2 cups batter into an 8-in. fluted tube pan coated with cooking spray. Combine the filling ingredients; sprinkle over batter. Top with remaining batter. , Bake at 350° for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 15 minutes; remove from pan to a wire rack to cool completely. Combine glaze ingredients; drizzle over cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 549 calories, Fat 27g fat (14g saturated fat), Cholesterol 167mg cholesterol, Sodium 309mg sodium, Carbohydrate 67g carbohydrate (40g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 9g protein.

QUICK PECAN SOUR CREAM COFFEE CAKE



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     dessert

Yield 1 cake

Number Of Ingredients 15

3/4 cup light brown sugar, packed
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon cinnamon
2 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cut into pieces
1 cup chopped pecans, pulsed in the food processor
8 tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened at room temperature
1 cup granulated sugar
3 eggs
2 cups sifted all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup sour cream
1/2 cup golden raisins
Pecan topping, recipe above

Steps:

  • Pecan Topping: In a medium bowl, combine the brown sugar, flour, and cinnamon. Add the butter and, using your fingertips, pinch the ingredients together into a sandy, crumbly mixture. Add the pecans and mix.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Butter a 9 by 9-inch cake pan. In a mixer fitted with a paddle attachment (or using a hand mixer), cream the butter until smooth. With the mixer running, slowly add the sugar and mix. Add the eggs and mix until light and fluffy. Sift the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt together. Working in batches, add them to the butter-sugar mixture, alternating with dollops of sour cream. Mix in the raisins. Pour the batter into the prepared pan. Sprinkle the topping mixture over the cake. Bake until risen and browned, about 45 minutes. Let cool 10 minutes in the pan. Serve in squares.

BUTTER PECAN SOUR CREAM CAKE



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This recipe was passed down from my Mom. She is not a fan of "boxed" cake mixes but always made this with what she called "doctoring it up" for my siblings and I. It has become a favorite of my childrens as well.

Provided by crystal hampton

Categories     Cakes

Time 1h30m

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 box duncan hines butter pecan cake mix
1/2 c melted butter
1 c sour cream
1 tsp cinnamon
1 tsp pure vanilla extract
3/4 c water
3 large eggs
SWIRL FILLING
1/2 c packed light brown sugar
2 Tbsp flour
2 Tbsp melted butter
1 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp nutmeg
1/2 c pecan pieces (optional)

Steps:

  • 1. Pre-Heat oven to 350. Spray bundt pan with cooking spray To prepare Cake: Mix boxed cake mix, water, eggs, sour cream, vanilla, cinnamon and melted butter with mixer on low speed for 1 minute then on hi speed for 2 minutes.Pour into prepared bundt pan
  • 2. For Swirl Filling: Mix brown sugar with flour, cinnamon and nutmeg. Add melted butter and pecans, stir well. spread evenly over cake batter.
  • 3. With a butter knife, swirl filling down into cake. Bake at 350 for 40 minutes or until cake springs back when lightly touched. Allow to cool in pan for 10 minutes before removing to serving dish.

THE BEST BUTTER PECAN CAKE



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This cake is a bit of work, but it's so worth it! Top with your favorite brand of butter pecan ice cream and you'll think you've died and gone to heaven!

Provided by yooper

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h30m

Yield 12-16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

1/4 cup butter
2 cups chopped pecans (about 8 ounces)
3/4 cup butter or 3/4 cup high-quality stick margarine, softened
2 cups sugar
4 larg eggs
3 cups sifted flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup milk
2 teaspoons vanilla
1/2 cup butter, softened, divided
5 tablespoons flour
1 cup milk
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 cup sugar
1 cup fat-free cool whip, thawed

Steps:

  • Prepare the pecans: Preheat the oven to 350°.
  • Put the 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) of butter in a shallow baking pan with the chopped pecans and put the pan in the oven for 15- 20 minutes, stirring the pecans and melted butter every few minutes, until the fragrance is wonderfully toasty.
  • Watch carefully near the end to avoid burning.
  • Remove from pan and set aside.
  • Grease and flour three 8 or 9-inch round layer cake pans.
  • Prepare the cake: In the large bowl of an electric mixer, cream the 3/4 cup (1 1/2) sticks of butter.
  • Beat in the 2 cups of sugar, creaming well.
  • Beat in the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
  • Sift together the flour, baking powder and salt.
  • Add the 2 teaspoons of vanilla to the milk.
  • Beat the flour mixture into the batter in thirds, alternating with the milk mixture.
  • Fold in 1 1/3 cups of the butter-toasted pecans into the cake batter.
  • Divide batter equally into the prepared pans.
  • Bake for about 25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean.
  • Cool and remove from pans.
  • Prepare the frosting: Melt 1 1/2 tablespoons of the butter in a medium saucepan over low-medium heat and stir in the flour.
  • Stir until all of the flour has been moistened or at least colored a little by the butter.
  • Stir in the milk just a little at a time, stirring constantly and incorporating all the milk each time before adding more, working to incorporate all the flour and avoid lumps.
  • Continue until all the milk is in and the mixture is thickened and smooth.
  • Transfer to the small bowl of an electric mixer, and beat to remove any lumps you missed.
  • Cool completely.
  • When the flour mixture is cool, beat in the teaspoon of vanilla, then the softened butter.
  • Add the 1 cup of sugar, and beat 2 minutes at medium speed, until the mixture is fluffy and no graininess from sugar remains.
  • Fold in the fat-free Cool Whip and the remaining 2/3 cup of butter-toasted pecans.
  • Fill and frost the top of the cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 702, Fat 39.6, SaturatedFat 17.2, Cholesterol 137.2, Sodium 461.8, Carbohydrate 81.2, Fiber 2.7, Sugar 51, Protein 8.9

SOUR CREAM POUND CAKE



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Because I'm our town's postmaster, I can bake only in my spare time. When I do, I especially like this sour cream pound cake recipe. This one tastes great as is, or tucked under ice cream and chocolate syrup like a hot fudge sundae! -Karen Conrad, East Troy, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h30m

Yield 20 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup butter, softened
3 cups sugar
6 large eggs, room temperature
3 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup sour cream
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Confectioners' sugar, optional

Steps:

  • In a bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. Combine flour, baking soda and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with sour cream and vanilla. Beat on low just until blended. Pour into a greased and floured 10-in. fluted tube pan. , Bake at 325° for 1-1/4 to 1-1/2 hours or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool in pan 15 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely. Sprinkle with confectioners' sugar if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 311 calories, Fat 13g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 96mg cholesterol, Sodium 163mg sodium, Carbohydrate 45g carbohydrate (30g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

Tips:

  • Mise en place: Before you start baking, make sure you have all the ingredients and equipment you need. This will help you stay organized and avoid any mishaps.
  • Use room temperature ingredients: This will help your ingredients mix together more easily and create a smoother batter.
  • Do not overmix the batter: Overmixing can make the cake tough. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Bake the cake at the right temperature: The temperature of your oven can affect the texture and flavor of the cake. Make sure you preheat your oven to the correct temperature before baking.
  • Do not open the oven door during baking: This can cause the cake to fall.
  • Let the cake cool completely before frosting: This will help the frosting set properly.

Conclusion:

This Butter Pecan Sour Cream Cake is a delicious and decadent dessert that is perfect for any occasion. The cake is moist and flavorful, with a rich pecan flavor. The sour cream frosting is tangy and creamy, and it complements the cake perfectly. This cake is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. Whether you are a seasoned baker or a beginner, this recipe is easy to follow and yields delicious results. With its combination of sweet and tangy flavors, this cake is sure to satisfy your sweet tooth. So, preheat your oven and gather your ingredients because it's time to bake a Butter Pecan Sour Cream Cake that will leave you wanting more!

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