butter pecan cake

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Montreal, QC
Updated on Nov 17, 2013

I took this from a recipe I pinched but made it as my own and turned out delicious.

prep time 30 Min
cook time 35 Min
method Bake
yield 6 - 12

Ingredients

  • 2/3 cup butter or margarine softened
  • 1 1/3 cups sugar
  • 2 - eggs
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2/3 cup milk
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 cups ready roasted butter pecans(1 cup will be used for the frosting)
  • BUTTER PECAN FROSTING
  • 3 tablespoons butter or margarine softened
  • 3 cups confectioners' sugar (powdered/icing sugar)
  • 3 tablespoons milk

How To Make butter pecan cake

  • Step 1
    In a mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
  • Step 2
    Combine flour, baking powder and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with milk. Stir in vanilla and 1 cup toasted pecans.(The remainder of the pecans will be used for the frosting).
  • Step 3
    Pour batter into two greased and floured 8"round baking pans or in my case, I used 1 8x8 square baking pan(pyrex). Bake at 350 degrees for about 35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean.
  • Step 4
    Once finished let it cool down for about 10 mins. Once cooled remove from pan(s)onto wire rack or heat proof plate to cool completely then frost.
  • Step 5
    For Frosting: Cream butter and sugar in a mixing bowl. Add milk and vanilla; beat until light and fluffy. Add additional milk if needed. Stir in 1 cup of the ready toasted pecans(I usually like to crush them 1st). Spread between the layers and over the top and sides of the cake.

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Category: Cakes
Method: Bake
Ingredient: Flour
Culture: Canadian

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