Here’s a delicious recipe for Butter Pecan Cake — a rich, moist cake with a buttery flavor and crunchy pecans, perfect for special occasions or just a sweet treat!
🍰 Ingredients (Serves 8–10)
For the Cake
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ¼ tsp salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup chopped pecans, toasted
For the Butter Pecan Glaze
- ¼ cup unsalted butter
- ½ cup brown sugar (packed)
- ¼ cup heavy cream
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup chopped pecans, toasted
🥄 Step-by-Step Instructions
1️⃣ Preheat and Prepare
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan or 9×13-inch baking pan.
- Toast 1 cup of pecans in a dry skillet over medium heat for 4-5 minutes, until fragrant and lightly browned. Set aside to cool.
2️⃣ Make the Cake Batter
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a large bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy (about 4–5 minutes).
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Stir in vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients, alternating with the sour cream, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
- Gently fold in toasted pecans.
3️⃣ Bake the Cake
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes (for round pans) or 40-45 minutes (for 9×13-inch pan), until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
4️⃣ Make the Butter Pecan Glaze
- In a saucepan over medium heat, melt butter.
- Stir in brown sugar and heavy cream, and bring to a simmer. Cook for about 3 minutes until the sugar dissolves and the sauce thickens.
- Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract and the remaining toasted pecans.
5️⃣ Glaze the Cake
- Once the cake is completely cool, pour the butter pecan glaze over the top.
- Allow the glaze to set for 5-10 minutes before slicing.
6️⃣ Serve and Enjoy!
- Slice and serve with a cup of coffee or tea.
- Optional: Top with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for an indulgent dessert!
💡 Tips for a Perfect Butter Pecan Cake
- Toast the pecans — this brings out their rich flavor and crunch.
- For an even more decadent glaze, you can add a tablespoon of bourbon or rum for a deeper flavor.
- Use room-temperature butter for the best texture in the cake.
If you want, I can make a quick butter pecan cupcake version of this recipe that’s perfect for individual servings!
Do you want me to do that?
