BUTTER PECAN CAKE

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So many pecans, so little time in this butter pecan cake. We enjoyed the wonderful flavor of roasted pecans in every bite. A real bake-sale winner.

Provided by theresa dibert

Categories     Cakes

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 2/3 c chopped pecans
2 c sugar
3 c all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp salt
2 tsp vanilla extract
1 1/4 c softened butter
4 eggs
2 tsp baking powder
1 c milk
FROSTING
1 c butter
8 - 8 1/2 c confectioners' sugar
1 can(s) evaporated milk (5 oz)
2 tsp vanilla extract
remaining pecans

Steps:

  • 1. Place pecans and 1/4 cup butter in a baking pan. Bake at 350 for 15-18 minutes stirring often.
  • 2. Cream sugar and remaining butter. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
  • 3. Combine flour, baking powder, and salt. Add to cream mixture, alternating with milk. Stir in vanilla and 1 1/3 cups of toasted pecans.
  • 4. Pour batter into 3 greased and floured 9' cake pans. Bake at 350 for 18-22 mins. Remove from pans.
  • 5. FROSTING: Cream butter and sugar. Add milk and vanilla. Beat until smooth. Stir in remaining pecans.
  • 6. Spread frosting between layers as well as on top and sides.

Mobin Bhaiji
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Overall, this is a great butter pecan cake recipe. I highly recommend it.


Khalid Wattoo
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This cake is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth it. It's so delicious.


Ayale Abdi
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I love the way this cake looks with the pecans on top. It's so festive.


Abena Karikari
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This cake is perfect for any occasion. I've made it for birthdays, holidays, and even just because.


alif rana
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I'm not a big baker, but this recipe was easy to follow and the cake turned out great.


Shoe Rich
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This is now my go-to butter pecan cake recipe. It's so easy to make and always turns out perfectly.


Fiona Barry
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I made this cake for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it.


Kay Z
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This cake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still good.


Jennifer Phillips
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I've tried many butter pecan cake recipes, but this one is definitely my favorite. It's the perfect balance of sweetness and nuttiness.


Kamran ullah Shaheen
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This cake is so moist and flavorful. I love the addition of pecans.


Kripa Thapa
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I made this cake for my husband's birthday and he loved it! He said it was the best cake he's ever had.


Ike Wisdom
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Not a huge fan of nuts in my cake, but this was still really good.


Sheikh Kamal
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Followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly. So easy to make and the flavor is incredible.


Gayan Madusha
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This butter pecan cake was a hit at my party! It was moist, flavorful, and the pecans added a nice crunch. I will definitely be making this again.


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