Toasted Butter Pecan Cake Recipe

Summary

Preparation Time10 MinCooking Time1 Hr 20 Min
Ready In1 Hr 30 MinDifficulty LevelEasy
Health IndexAverageServings6
CuisineCourse
MethodDish
VegetarianMain Ingredient
Interest Group

Ingredients

 Pecans2 Cup (16 tbs), chopped
 1/2 pound, plus 4 tablespoons butter
 Flour3 Cup (16 tbs), sifted
 Baking powder2 Teaspoon
 Salt1 Teaspoon
 Granulated Sugar2 Cup (16 tbs)
 Eggs4 standard
 Milk1 Cup (16 tbs)
 Vanilla extract2 Teaspoon
 Toasted Butter Pecan Frosting

Directions

Toast pecans in 4 tablespoons butter in 350-degree oven for 20-25 minutes, stirring frequently.
Sift together flour, baking powder, and salt.
Cream 1/2 pound butter, gradually add sugar, creaming well.
Blend in eggs, one at a time, beating well after each.
Add dry ingredients, alternately with milk, beginning and ending with flour.
Blend well; add vanilla and 1-1/3 cups pecans.
Pour batter into 3 greased, floured 8- or 9-inch round pans and bake at 350 degrees for 25-30 minutes.
Cool.
Prepare frosting.
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