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Butter Pecan Cake

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A moist and tender cake with rich flavors of browned butter, pecans, and a creamy frosting, perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup unsalted butter
  • 3 cups cake flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup light brown sugar, firmly packed
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 ½ cups buttermilk, room temperature
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 ½ cups pecan halves, very finely chopped
  • 1 ½ cups unsalted butter, softened (for frosting)
  • 6 oz cream cheese, softened
  • ⅓ cup light brown sugar, firmly packed (for frosting)
  • 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract (for frosting)
  • ¼ teaspoon salt (for frosting)
  • 4 ½ cups powdered sugar
  • 1 Tablespoon heavy cream
  • ⅓ cup pecan halves, very finely chopped (optional, for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Brown the Butter: In a saucepan over medium-low heat, melt the unsalted butter until golden brown specks form.
  2. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line three 8-inch round baking pans with parchment paper.
  3. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the cake flour, granulated sugar, light brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  4. Combine Ingredients: Pour the browned butter into the dry mixture and mix thoroughly.
  5. Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, eggs, and vanilla extract. Gradually add this to the dry ingredients, stirring gently.
  6. Bake the Cake: Divide the batter among the prepared pans and bake for about 30 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean. Allow to cool.
  7. Prepare the Frosting: Beat the softened butter, cream cheese, light brown sugar, vanilla extract, and salt until smooth. Gradually mix in the powdered sugar and heavy cream.
  8. Assemble the Cake: Level the cakes if necessary, frost between the layers, and garnish with pecans.

Notes

Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for the best texture. Store leftover cake in an airtight container for up to 5 days.

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