Description
Sweet Southern comfort shines through this butter pecan cake, blending rich nutty flavors with classic homestyle charm. Warm spices and golden crumb invite you to savor a slice of nostalgic indulgence that celebrates traditional baking with delightful simplicity.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 4 eggs
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup butter, softened
Sugars:
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar
Optional and Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a 9×13 inch baking pan by greasing and dusting with flour.
- Using an electric mixer, cream butter, white sugar, and brown sugar until the mixture becomes airy and pale, approximately 3-4 minutes.
- Incorporate eggs individually, mixing thoroughly after each addition. Blend in vanilla extract until evenly distributed.
- Sift together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a separate mixing bowl. Alternate adding dry ingredients and buttermilk to the creamed mixture, starting and ending with dry ingredients. Mix until a smooth, consistent batter forms.
- Carefully fold chopped pecans into the batter, ensuring even distribution throughout.
- Transfer batter to the prepared pan, using a spatula to spread evenly and create a level surface.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 55-60 minutes, checking doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center – it should emerge clean with no raw batter.
- Remove from oven and let cake rest in the pan for 10 minutes, then carefully transfer to a wire cooling rack to cool completely before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Toast pecans beforehand to enhance their nutty flavor and create a deeper, more complex taste profile for the cake.
- Ensure butter and eggs are at room temperature for smoother mixing and better cake texture.
- Adjust sugar levels for those watching sweetness, using alternative sweeteners like stevia or reducing total sugar quantity.
- Substitute buttermilk with dairy-free alternatives like almond milk mixed with apple cider vinegar for lactose-intolerant individuals.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 412 kcal
- Sugar: 25 g
- Sodium: 210 mg
- Fat: 26 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 44 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg