buttery pecan cake with cream cheese frosting 😍 , here’s a full, from-scratch recipe that will give you a moist, nutty cake just like that slice.

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🍰 Butter Pecan Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting

🧈 Ingredients

For the Butter Pecan Cake:

• 1 cup (226g) unsalted butter

• 1 cup chopped pecans

• 2½ cups (315g) all-purpose flour

• 2½ tsp baking powder

• ½ tsp baking soda

• ½ tsp salt

• 1 cup (240ml) whole milk (room temperature)

• 1 tbsp vanilla extract

• 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar

• ½ cup (100g) light brown sugar

• 4 large eggs (room temperature)

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For the Cream Cheese Frosting:

• 8 oz (226g) cream cheese, softened

• ½ cup (113g) unsalted butter, softened

• 3–4 cups (360–480g) powdered sugar

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

• Pinch of salt

• ½ cup finely chopped pecans (optional, for mixing into frosting like in the photo)

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🔥 Instructions

Step 1: Toast the Pecans

1. Melt 2 tablespoons of the butter in a skillet over medium heat.

2. Add chopped pecans and toast 4–5 minutes until fragrant.

3. Let cool completely.

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Step 2: Prepare the Cake

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).

2. Grease and flour two 8-inch round cake pans.

3. Whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.

4. In a bowl, mix milk and vanilla.

5. In a large bowl, cream remaining butter with granulated sugar and brown sugar until light and fluffy (3–4 minutes).

6. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each.

7. Alternate adding dry ingredients and milk mixture (start and end with dry).

8. Fold in toasted pecans.

9. Divide batter evenly between pans.

10. Bake 30–35 minutes, until a toothpick comes out clean.

11. Cool in pans 10 minutes, then transfer to wire rack to cool completely.

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Step 3: Make the Frosting

1. Beat cream cheese and butter until smooth and fluffy.

2. Add powdered sugar gradually.

3. Mix in vanilla and salt.

4. Fold in chopped pecans if desired.

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Step 4: Assemble

1. Place one cake layer on a plate.

2. Spread frosting evenly on top.

3. Add second layer and frost entire cake.

4. Press extra chopped pecans onto sides if desired.

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💡 Pro Tips

• For extra flavor, brown the butter before using it in the cake.

• Don’t overmix once flour is added.

• Chill the cake 30 minutes before slicing for clean cuts.

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If you’d like, I can also give you:

• A Southern-style extra moist version

• A sheet pan version

• Or a small 6-inch cake recipe

• Even a boxed cake mix shortcut version

Just tell me which one 😊