Butter Pecan Cake

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This delicious cake is made from scratch (not from a mix) and topped with a creamy butter pecan frosting.

serves/makes:

ready in:
1-2 hrs

1 review

ingredients

2/3 cup butter or margarine, softened
1 1/3 cup sugar
2 eggs
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
2/3 cup milk
1 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 1/3 cup chopped pecans, toasted, divided

BUTTER PECAN FROSTING
3 tablespoons butter or margarine, softened
3 cups confectioners' sugar
3 tablespoons milk
3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract

directions

In a mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Combine flour, baking powder and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with milk. Stir in vanilla and 1 cup toasted pecans.

Pour batter into two greased and floured 8-in round baking pans.

Bake at 350 degrees F for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes; remove from pans to wire racks to cool completely.

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 remaining toasted pecans. Spread between the layers and over the top and sides of cake.

added by

deliafranklin

nutrition data

508 calories, 24 grams fat, 72 grams carbohydrates, 5 grams protein per serving.

reviews & comments

Toymama REVIEW:
February 4, 2012

Love this cake. Made it twice now in a week. Love it so much posted link on my FB fan page. Hope everyone likes as much as I do!!

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