Butter Pecan Cake

Making the Cake:

1. Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×13-inch baking pan or two 9-inch round cake pans.
2. Cream the butter and sugars: In a large bowl, cream together the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
3. Add the eggs and vanilla: Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in the vanilla extract.
4. Combine the dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
5. Alternate additions: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with the milk. Begin and end with the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined after each addition. Be careful not to overmix.
6. Pour into pan: Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan(s) and spread evenly with a spatula.

Making the Pecan Topping:

1. Prepare the caramel: In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Stir in the brown sugar and heavy cream. Cook, stirring constantly, until the mixture comes to a boil. Boil for 1 minute.
2. Add the pecans: Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the chopped pecans.
3. Top the cake: Pour the pecan topping evenly over the cake batter in the pan(s), spreading it gently with a spatula to cover the surface.

Baking the Cake:

1. Bake: Place the cake in the preheated oven and bake for 30-35 minutes for a 9×13-inch pan, or 25-30 minutes for round pans, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
2. Cool: Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool in the pan(s) on a wire rack for 10 minutes. Then, carefully invert the cake onto a serving platter or cake stand. If using a 9×13-inch pan, you can also leave the cake in the pan to cool.

Serving

• Slice and serve: Slice the Butter Pecan Cake into pieces and serve warm or at room temperature. Enjoy the rich, buttery flavor and crunchy pecan topping.

Tips for Success

• Room temperature ingredients: Ensure your butter, eggs, and milk are at room temperature for even mixing and baking.
• Chopping pecans: Chop the pecans into small pieces for better distribution and easier slicing.
• Storage: Store any leftover cake in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

Conclusion

Enjoy your Butter Pecan Cake—a deliciously rich and nutty dessert that’s perfect for any occasion. With its moist cake base and caramelized pecan topping, this cake is sure to become a favorite. Visit our site for more exclusive recipes and culinary inspirations to elevate your baking adventures.