Best 6 Pecan Cornmeal Butter Cakes Recipes

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Indulge in a delightful culinary journey with our pecan cornmeal butter cakes, a symphony of flavors and textures that will tantalize your taste buds. These delectable cakes are a harmonious blend of Southern charm and modern elegance, featuring a moist and tender cornmeal cake base, studded with crunchy pecans and crowned with a velvety butter glaze. Each bite offers a delightful contrast of textures, from the delicate crumb of the cake to the satisfying crunch of the pecans, all enveloped in a luscious glaze that adds a touch of sweetness and richness. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen, our recipes provide step-by-step instructions and helpful tips to ensure success. From the classic Southern Pecan Cornmeal Butter Cake to the decadent Chocolate Pecan Cornmeal Butter Cake and the unique Lemon Pecan Cornmeal Butter Cake, our collection offers a delightful variety to satisfy any craving.

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BUTTERMILK CHEDDAR CORN CAKES



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Provided by Trisha Yearwood

Categories     side-dish

Time 25m

Yield 6 pancakes

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup yellow cornmeal
1 tablespoon sugar
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 teaspoon kosher salt
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, plus extra for cooking corn cakes
1 large egg
1 cup low-fat buttermilk
1/2 cup shredded sharp Cheddar
1/3 cup canned corn, rinsed and drained, optional
1 tablespoon dried chives
Serving suggestions: butter and maple syrup

Steps:

  • Whisk together the flour, cornmeal, sugar, baking powder and salt in a mixing bowl.
  • Melt the butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Set aside to cool slightly while you prepare the wet ingredients.
  • Whisk together the egg and buttermilk in a large mixing bowl. While whisking, pour in the melted butter and stir until combined. Stir in the dry ingredients just until combined. (Be sure not to overwork the batter.) Fold in the Cheddar, corn, if using, and chives.
  • Place the skillet over medium heat and add enough butter to coat the bottom. Ladle about 1/2 cup batter into the pan, spreading gently to form a thick circle. Cook until bubbles appear on the surface, 1 to 2 minutes. Flip over and cook until golden brown, about 1 to 2 minutes more. Melt a small pat of butter in the skillet in between each batch (this will help the corn cakes rise). Serve immediately, with more butter and maple syrup, if desired.

CAROL'S BUTTER PECAN CAKE



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This is a cake that can be served anytime.

Provided by Carol

Categories     Desserts     Nut Dessert Recipes     Pecan Dessert Recipes

Time 1h30m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 14

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

Steps:

  • Grease and flour bottoms of three 9 inch layer pans. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Melt 1/4 cup butter in heavy skillet over medium heat. Add pecans and brown 10 to 15 minutes, stirring frequently.
  • Sift flour with baking powder and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Cream remaining butter in large mixing bowl. Gradually add 2 cups sugar; cream at high speed of mixer until light and fluffy. At medium speed blend in eggs, one at a time, beating well after each. At low speed add sifted dry ingredients alternately with milk and vanilla extract, beginning and ending with dry ingredients. Blend well after each addition. Stir in 1 1/3 cups pecans. Pour batter into pans.
  • Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, until cake is golden brown and springs back when lightly touched in center. When cool, blend remaining pecans with Creamy Butter Frosting; spread between layers and on top.
  • To Make Creamy Butter Frosting: Cream 1/4 cup butter or margarine in mixing bowl. Add 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, salt, 4 cups confectioners' sugar and 1/3 to 1/2 cup cream. Beat until smooth and of spreading consistency. If necessary, thin with additional cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 596 calories, Carbohydrate 77.2 g, Cholesterol 100.3 mg, Fat 30.7 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 6 g, SaturatedFat 13.5 g, Sodium 319 mg, Sugar 57.2 g

BUTTERY CORNBREAD



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A friend gave me this cornbread recipe several years ago, and it's my favorite of all I've tried. I love to serve the melt-in-your mouth cornbread hot from the oven with butter and syrup. It gets rave reviews on holidays and at potluck dinners. -Nicole Callen, Auburn, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 40m

Yield 15 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

2/3 cup butter, softened
1 cup sugar
3 large eggs, room temperature
1-2/3 cups 2% milk
2-1/3 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup cornmeal
4-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Combine eggs and milk. Combine flour, cornmeal, baking powder and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with egg mixture., Pour into a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Bake 22-27 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cut into squares; serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 259 calories, Fat 10g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 68mg cholesterol, Sodium 386mg sodium, Carbohydrate 37g carbohydrate (15g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

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 POUND CAKE RECIPE



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This classic southern Pecan Pound Cake Recipe is a moist and tender pound cake packed with butter pecan flavor! It's a perfect blend of traditional pound cake filled with crunchy toasted pecans in every bite!

Provided by Nikki Lee - Soulfully Made

Categories     Cakes

Time 2h

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups butter (softened)
1 cup granulated sugar
1 ½ cup brown sugar, packed
6 large eggs (room temperature)
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
¼ teaspoon table salt
1 ½ teaspoon baking powder
4 cups all-purpose flour sifted (spooned and leveled; divided)
1 cups buttermilk (room temperature)
4 cups chopped toasted pecans

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325°. In a small bowl toss pecans with ¼ cup flour
  • Beat butter on medium speed with a stand or hand mixer. Gradually add in granulated and brown sugar and beat until light and fluffy (3 to 5 minutes). Add eggs in 1 at a time, beating until just blended. Stir in vanilla.
  • In a medium bowl stir together baking powder, salt, and 3 ¾ cups flour. Add this flour mixture to the butter mixture, alternating with buttermilk. Beging and ending with flour mixture until just combined. Do not over mix. Gently stir pecans into the batter.
  • Spray a 10-inch tube or 10 to 12 cup bundt pan with baking spray or butter and flour pan. Pour batter into the pan and smooth the top with spatula.
  • Bake for 70 to 90 minutes or until a wooden pick comes out mostly clean. Check at about 45 minutes and if the cake is browning too quickly add foil over the top and finish baking. Cool in pan for 15 minutes and then turn onto a cooling rack to finish cooling.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 slice, Calories 634 kcal, Carbohydrate 54 g, Protein 6 g, Fat 38 g, SaturatedFat 17 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 63 mg, Sodium 261 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 35 g, UnsaturatedFat 24 g

CORNMEAL PANCAKES WITH HONEY-PECAN BUTTER



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Categories     Cake     Milk/Cream     Egg     Breakfast     Brunch     Fry     Kid-Friendly     Pecan     Cornmeal     Fall     Honey     Sour Cream     Bon Appétit     Small Plates

Yield Makes about 10

Number Of Ingredients 17

1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted European-style butter, room temperature
2 tablespoons honey
Generous pinch of ground cinnamon
1/3 cup finely chopped toasted pecans
1 cup plus 2 tablespoons all purpose flour
1/3 cup fine yellow cornmeal
2 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 large eggs
3/4 cup sour cream
3/4 cup whole milk
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Melted European-style butter
Maple syrup, warmed

Steps:

  • Using electric mixer, beat 1/2 cup butter, honey, and cinnamon in small bowl until fluffy. Stir in pecans. Season with salt.
  • Sift flour, cornmeal, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt into large bowl. Whisk eggs in medium bowl to blend; whisk in sour cream, milk, oil, and vanilla. Gradually add liquid mixture to dry ingredients, whisking just until blended.
  • Heat griddle or heavy large skillet over medium heat. Working in batches, brush griddle lightly with melted butter. Pour batter by 1/3 cupfuls onto griddle. Cook until bottoms brown, about 4 minutes. Turn pancakes over and cook until second sides brown, about 2 minutes. Divide pancakes among plates and top with honey-pecan butter. Serve, passing warm maple syrup separately.

Tips:

  • Use fresh, high-quality pecans for the best flavor.
  • Toast the pecans in a preheated oven to enhance their nutty flavor.
  • Measure the flour correctly by spooning it into the measuring cup and leveling it off with a knife.
  • Cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy. This will help to incorporate air into the batter and make the cakes light and tender.
  • Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
  • Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Overmixing can toughen the cakes.
  • Pour the batter into prepared cake pans and bake in a preheated oven.
  • Test the cakes for doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center. If the toothpick comes out clean, the cakes are done.
  • Let the cakes cool completely before frosting.

Conclusion:

Pecan cornmeal butter cakes are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that are perfect for any occasion. With their moist, tender crumb and nutty flavor, these cakes are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them. Be sure to experiment with different variations of the recipe, such as adding chocolate chips, dried cranberries, or maple syrup. You can also use different types of nuts, such as walnuts, almonds, or pistachios. No matter how you make them, pecan cornmeal butter cakes are sure to be a hit!

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