Butter Pecan Cake
This Southern-style Butter Pecan Cake is a moist, rich dessert loaded with toasted pecans. Perfect for holidays and special celebrations, it's easy to make and sure to impress.
Ingredients
- butter
- sugar
- eggs
- all-purpose flour
- milk
- vanilla extract
- toasted pecans
- baking powder
- salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven and prepare pans.
- Cream butter and sugars, add eggs.
- Mix dry ingredients in a separate bowl.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients with milk alternately.
- Fold in vanilla and toasted pecans.
- Divide into pans and bake for 30–35 minutes.
- Let cool completely before frosting.
Notes
Toasting the pecans in advance brings out their rich, nutty flavor. This cake is highly customizable, try swapping in alternative flours or dairy-free milk if needed.
