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Butter Pecan Cake Layers

Irresistible Butter Pecan Cake Layers With Creamy Frosting

Delight in the warm, nutty taste of Butter Pecan Cake Layers, combining browned butter and finely chopped pecans for an irresistible dessert experience.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Cooling Time 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Southern
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 226 g Unsalted Butter Browned for deeper taste
  • 2 cups Cake Flour Can substitute with all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar Perfectly sweetens the cake
  • 1 cup Light Brown Sugar Adds moisture and caramel flavor
  • 2 tsp Baking Powder Leavening agent
  • 1 tsp Baking Soda Works with buttermilk for leavening
  • 0.5 tsp Salt Enhances flavor
  • 1 cup Buttermilk Use at room temperature
  • 3 large Eggs Room temperature for better incorporation
  • 2 tsp Vanilla Extract Adds aromatic flavor
  • 1 cup Pecans Finely chopped for even distribution
For the Frosting
  • 225 g Cream Cheese Full-fat, brick-style
  • 113 g Unsalted Butter Softened
  • 0.5 cup Brown Sugar For creamy texture
  • 2 cups Confectioners' Sugar Sifted for smoothness
  • to taste Heavy Cream For spreading consistency

Equipment

  • Saucepan
  • Mixing bowl
  • Stand mixer
  • Spatula
  • Cake Pans
  • Wire Rack

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Brown the butter in a saucepan until deep amber, about 5–7 minutes. Let cool.
  2. Preheat oven to 175°C (350°F). Grease and line three 20-cm cake pans.
  3. Whisk together dry ingredients: cake flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  4. Combine cooled browned butter with dry ingredients until resembles coarse crumbs.
  5. Mix wet ingredients: buttermilk, eggs, and vanilla extract in another bowl.
  6. Gradually pour wet mixture into dry mixture. Fold in chopped pecans.
  7. Divide batter among pans and bake for about 30 minutes. Check with a toothpick.
  8. Cool in pans for 15-20 minutes, then invert onto wire racks.
  9. Prepare frosting by beating cream cheese and butter, then adding sugar and adjusting with heavy cream.
  10. Assemble by layering cake and frosting. Chill for 30-60 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 4gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 95mgSodium: 210mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 400IUCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure the butter is well-browned and use room temperature ingredients for best results.

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