toasted butter pecan cake

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Huntsville, ID
Updated on Feb 15, 2014

This recipe is not my own, but I have made it and is very good. It belongs to Phyllis Edwards, of Fort Valley, Georgia.

prep time 25 Min
cook time 25 Min
method Bake
yield 12-16 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons butter,softened,divided
  • 2 2/3 cups chopped pecans
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 4 - eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 3 cups all purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup milk, 2%
  • FROSTING:
  • 2 packages cream cheese(8oz & 3oz) softened
  • 2/3 cup butter, softened
  • 6 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1-2 tablespoon milk, 2%

How To Make toasted butter pecan cake

  • Step 1
    Preheat oven to 350
  • Step 2
    In a small heavy skillet, melt 2 tablespoons of butter. Add pecans, cook over medium heat until toasted, about 4 minutes. Set aside to cool.
  • Step 3
    In a large bowl, cream sugar and remaining butter until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt, add to cream mixture alternately with milk. Beat just until combined. Fold in 2 cups reserved pecans.
  • Step 4
    Spread evenly into three greased and waxed paper lined 9-in round baking pans. Bake at 350 for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick stuck in near the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely.
  • Step 5
    Prepare the Frosting: In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese, butter, confectioners' sugar and vanilla until smooth. Beat in enough milk to achieve spreading consistency. Spread frosting between layers and over top and sides of cake. Sprinkle with remaining pecans. Store in the refrigerator.

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Category: Cakes
Method: Bake
Culture: American
Ingredient: Nuts

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