Butter Pecan Cake
A moist and rich cake featuring buttery goodness and crunchy pecans, perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 60 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup chopped pecans
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×13-inch baking pan.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the unsalted butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-5 minutes.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add this to the wet mixture until just combined.
- Gently fold in the chopped pecans.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and smooth out the top. Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool in the pan for about 10-15 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack.
Notes
Serve with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for added indulgence. Cake can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 80mg