Description
Indulge in the rich flavors of this Butter Pecan Bliss Cake, a decadent dessert that combines the nutty goodness of pecans with a luscious cream cheese frosting. Perfect for special occasions or whenever you’re craving a slice of Southern comfort.
Ingredients
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Cake:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 cup chopped pecans, toasted
Frosting:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream
- Extra toasted pecans for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease and flour three 8-inch round cake pans.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugar. Add eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, and salt. Add alternately with milk to wet mixture.
- Add Pecans: Fold in toasted pecans. Divide batter among pans and bake for 25-30 minutes.
- Make Frosting: Beat butter and cream cheese. Add powdered sugar, vanilla, and cream until fluffy.
- Assemble: Frost and stack cake layers, then frost the top and sides. Garnish with pecans.
Notes
- For added depth, toast the pecans in a skillet with butter and brown sugar before adding to the batter.
- This cake pairs beautifully with a drizzle of caramel on top.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 45 g
- Sodium: 260 mg
- Fat: 26 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 66 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg
