TOASTED BUTTER PECAN CAKE

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"If you like butter pecan ice cream, you'll love this cake. Loads of nuts are folded into the batter and toasted pecans are sprinkled over a delectable cream cheese frosting. Irresistible!" Submitted to taste of home by Phillis Edwards.

Provided by Courtly

Categories     Dessert

Time 50m

Yield 12-16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 1/4 cups butter, softened, divided
2 cups chopped pecans
2 cups sugar
4 eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3 cups flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup milk
2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
1 cup butter, softened
2 (2 lb) packages powdered sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 -3 tablespoons milk
2/3 cup chopped pecans, toasted

Steps:

  • In a small heavy skillet, melt 1/4 cup butter.
  • Add pecans; cook over medium heat until toasted, about 4 minutes.
  • Spread on foil to cool.
  • In a large mixing bowl, cream sugar and remaining butter.
  • Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
  • Beat in vanilla.
  • Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with milk.
  • Beat just until combined.
  • Fold in pecans.
  • Pour into three greased 9 inch round baking pans.
  • Bake at 350 for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean.
  • Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely.
  • For frosting, in a large mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese, butter, confectioners' sugar and vanilla.
  • Beat in enough milk to achieve spreading consistency.
  • Spread frosting between layers and over top and sides of cake.
  • Sprinkle with pecans.
  • Store in the refrigerator.

Aman Iqbal
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This cake is so easy to make and it always turns out perfectly. It's the perfect dessert for a busy weeknight.


Kiani Kashif
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This cake is absolutely delicious. The pecans add a nice crunch and the frosting is the perfect amount of sweetness.


Azaleah cox
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I've made this cake several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's the perfect dessert for any occasion.


Bryant Berube
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This cake is so moist and flavorful. I can't believe how easy it was to make.


Princeton Hall
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I made this cake for a special occasion and it was a hit. Everyone raved about how delicious it was.


Andrew Salt
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This cake was a bit more time-consuming to make than I expected, but it was worth it. The flavor was incredible.


S T Saidy
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I've never made a cake with pecans before, but this one was amazing. The pecans added a great crunch and flavor.


Rukeme Christ
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This cake is perfect for fall. The flavors of the pecans and the spices are amazing.


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


Haidr Ali
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This cake is so moist and flavorful. The frosting is the perfect complement to the cake.


KING4TH 007
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I've made this cake several times and it's always a hit. It's the perfect dessert for any occasion.


Aashika Ashika
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This cake was easy to make and turned out beautifully. I used a bundt pan and it came out perfectly. The flavor was amazing and everyone loved it.


raphael “bigshots” lopez
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I made this cake for my husband's birthday and he loved it! It was moist and flavorful, and the frosting was rich and creamy.


brain madamombe
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This cake was absolutely delicious! The pecans added a nice crunch and the frosting was the perfect amount of sweetness. I will definitely be making this again.


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