grandma barbie's famous butter pecan cake & icing

Name: Grandma Barbie's Famous Butter Pecan Cake & Icing
Prep time: 35 min
Cook time: 35 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Southern
Ingredients: ## CAKE; 2/3 cup(s) butter, softened; 1 1/3 cup(s) sugar; 2 - eggs; 2 cup(s) flour; 1 1/2 teaspoon(s) baking powder; 1/4 teaspoon(s) salt; 2/3 cup(s) milk; 1 1/2 teaspoon(s) vanilla; 1 cup(s) pecans, chopped and toasted; ## ICING; 3 tablespoon(s) butter, softened; 3 cup(s) confectioners' sugar; 3 tablespoon(s) milk; 3/4 teaspoon(s) vanilla; 1/3 cup(s) pecans, chopped and toasted; ## TOASTING NUTS: FOR 1 1/3 C. NUTS USE 3 TBSP. MELTED BUTTER: POUR BUTTER INTO BAKING PAN; STIR IN NUTS. BAKE AT 350 DEGREES FOR 10 MINUTES, STOPPING TO STIR TWICE. LET COOL. NUTS ARE READY TO BE USED IN RECIPES OR EATEN AS IS.

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Candace Lemings

Port Hudson, LA

Updated on Oct 8, 2013

In the yard of the house I grew up in and my parents still live in there is a 100 year old pecan tree, (it is HUGE) it produces gallons and gallons of pecans every year and my mother "Grandma Barbie" to my daughter, nieces and nephews, has become an expert at cooking with pecans! This recipe is best when fresh pecans are used ;)

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prep time 35 Min

cook time 35 Min

method Bake

yield 6-10 serving(s)

Ingredients

CAKE
2/3 cup butter, softened
1 1/3 cups sugar
2 - eggs
2 cups flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
2/3 cup milk
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
1 cup pecans, chopped and toasted
ICING
3 tablespoons butter, softened
3 cups confectioners' sugar
3 tablespoons milk
3/4 teaspoon vanilla
1/3 cup pecans, chopped and toasted
TOASTING NUTS: FOR 1 1/3 C. NUTS USE 3 TBSP. MELTED BUTTER: POUR BUTTER INTO BAKING PAN; STIR IN NUTS. BAKE AT 350 DEGREES FOR 10 MINUTES, STOPPING TO STIR TWICE. LET COOL. NUTS ARE READY TO BE USED IN RECIPES OR EATEN AS IS.

How To Make grandma barbie's famous butter pecan cake & icing

Step 1

ICING: In a mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar.

Step 2

Add milk and vanilla, beat until light and fluffy. Add additional milk if needed.
Step 3

Stir in toasted pecans (you may reserve a small amount to sprinkle on top of your finished cake if desired).
Step 4

CAKE: In a mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
Step 5

Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each.
Step 6

Combine flour, baking powder and salt; add this to the cream mixture alternately with milk.
Step 7

Stir in vanilla and toasted pecans.
Step 8

Pour batter into 2 greased and floured 8" round pans.
Step 9

Bake at 350 degrees for 30-35 minutes.
Step 10

Let cool for 10 minutes and remove from pans. Then let cool completely.
Step 11

Shave top off of one of the cakes to make it level.
Step 12

Spread icing over top of leveled cake and place second cake on top of it.
Step 13

Ice the entire 2-layer cake.
Step 14

Sprinkle toasted pecans on top, enjoy!
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