Butter Pecan Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting

Introduction:

This butter pecan cake is a delightful dessert with layers of moist, pecan-studded cake complemented by rich cream cheese frosting. Perfect for celebrations or indulgent treats, it blends the nutty flavor of toasted pecans with the creamy sweetness of frosting, offering a southern-inspired classic with a modern twist.

Ingredients:

For the Pecans:

• 1 ½ cups pecans, chopped and toasted
• 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
• ½ teaspoon cinnamon

For the Cake:

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
• ½ cup light brown sugar
• 12 tablespoons unsalted butter (room temperature)
• 2 large eggs and 1 egg yolk
• 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
• ½ teaspoon maple extract
• ½ cup sour cream
• 1 cup whole milk

For the Cream Cheese Frosting:

• 8 oz cream cheese, softened
• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
• ½ cup light brown sugar
• ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
• ½ teaspoon maple extract
• 2 ½ cups powdered sugar
• ½ cup reserved toasted pecans

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Pecans:
   Toss pecans with melted butter and cinnamon. Spread on a baking sheet and bake at 350°F (175°C) for 6-8 minutes until fragrant. Reserve ½ cup for the frosting.
2. Make the Cake:
   • Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease and flour two 9-inch cake pans.
   • Sift flour, baking powder, and salt in one bowl.
   • Cream butter with granulated and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
   • Mix in eggs, extracts, and sour cream. Alternate adding dry ingredients and milk to the batter until smooth.
   • Fold in half of the toasted pecans. Divide batter evenly into pans and bake for 25–28 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool completely before frosting.
3. Make the Frosting:
   Beat cream cheese and butter until smooth. Add brown sugar, extracts, and gradually mix in powdered sugar until creamy. Stir in reserved pecans.
4. Assemble the Cake:
   Spread frosting between the layers, then frost the top and sides. Garnish with extra pecans for decoration.

Conclusion:

This butter pecan cake is an irresistible combination of buttery cake layers and nutty cream cheese frosting. Its rich flavors and soft texture make it a crowd-pleaser for any occasion. For best results, use fresh ingredients and allow the cake to cool completely before assembling.

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