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Butter Pecan Cake: Indulgent Cream Cheese Frosting Delight

Butter Pecan Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting
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This Butter Pecan Cake is topped with a rich cream cheese frosting, making for a decadent dessert that is sure to impress your guests.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1 cup chopped pecans, toasted

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease your cake pans.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In a separate bowl, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with buttermilk.
  6. Fold in the toasted pecans.
  7. Divide the batter between the prepared cake pans and smooth the tops.
  8. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  9. Allow to cool completely before frosting.
  10. For the cream cheese frosting, beat together cream cheese and butter until smooth, then gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla.
  11. Frost the top of one cake layer, add the second layer, and frost the top and sides.

Notes

  • For best results, use room temperature ingredients.
  • Store any leftover cake in an airtight container.

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