How to Make Carol's Butter Pecan Cake - A Step-by-Step Guide

If you're looking for a show-stopping dessert that is sure to impress, look no further than Carol's Butter Pecan Cake. This rich and decadent dessert is perfect for any special occasion, from birthdays to holidays to dinner parties. The combination of buttery cake, creamy frosting, and crunchy pecans creates a delightful blend of flavors and textures that will leave your guests coming back for seconds.

Carol's Butter Pecan Cake is a beloved family recipe that has been passed down thro...

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Ingredients

  • 1 ¼ cups butter
  • 2 cups chopped pecans
  • 3 cups sifted all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups white sugar
  • 4 eggs
  • 1 cup milk
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • ¼ cup butter
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 4 cups sifted confectioners' sugar
  • ⅓ cup heavy whipping cream

Information

  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Cook Time: 35 mins
  • Additional Time: 30 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 35 mins
  • Servings: 16
  • Yield: 1 3-layer 9-inch cake

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour three 9-inch layer pans.
  • Melt 1/4 cup butter in a heavy skillet over medium heat. Add pecans; cook and stir until browned, 10 to 15 minutes. Set aside.
  • Sift flour, baking powder, and 1/2 teaspoon salt; set aside.
  • Cream 1 cup butter and 2 cups white sugar in a large mixing bowl until light and fluffy. Blend in eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Add flour mixture alternately with milk and vanilla extract, beginning and ending with dry ingredients. Blend well after each addition. Fold in 1 1/3 cups pecans. Pour batter into the prepared pans.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until cake is golden brown and springs back when lightly touched in center, 25 to 30 minutes. When cake is cool, blend remaining 2/3 cup pecans with frosting; spread between layers and on top.
  • Cream 1/4 cup butter in a mixing bowl. Add 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 4 cups confectioners' sugar, and 1/3 to 1/2 cup cream. Beat until smooth and spreadable. Thin with additional cream if needed.
  • Nutrition

    596 cal.

    • Total Fat: 31g
    • Saturated Fat: 14g
    • Cholesterol: 100mg
    • Sodium: 319mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 77g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 57g
    • Protein: 6g
    • Vitamin C: 0mg
    • Calcium: 80mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 132mg