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Carol's Butter Pecan Cake

SUBMITTED BY: Carol

"This is a cake that can be served anytime."
RECIPE RATING:
The reviewer gave this recipe 15 stars. This recipe average a 4.4 star rating.
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PREP TIME  30 Min
COOK TIME  30 Min
READY IN  1 Hr 30 Min
Original recipe yield 3 - 9 inch layer cake

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 1 1/4 cups butter
  • 2 cups chopped pecans
  • 3 cups sifted all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups white sugar
  • 4 eggs
  • 1 cup milk
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 4 cups sifted confectioners' sugar
  • 1/3 cup heavy whipping cream

DIRECTIONS

  1. Grease and flour bottoms of three 9 inch layer pans. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. Melt 1/4 cup butter in heavy skillet over medium heat. Add pecans and brown 10 to 15 minutes, stirring frequently.
  3. Sift flour with baking powder and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Cream remaining butter in large mixing bowl. Gradually add 2 cups sugar; cream at high speed of mixer until light and fluffy. At medium speed blend in eggs, one at a time, beating well after each. At low speed add sifted dry ingredients alternately with milk and vanilla extract, beginning and ending with dry ingredients. Blend well after each addition. Stir in 1 1/3 cups pecans. Pour batter into pans.
  4. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, until cake is golden brown and springs back when lightly touched in center. When cool, blend remaining pecans with Creamy Butter Frosting; spread between layers and on top.
  5. To Make Creamy Butter Frosting: Cream 1/4 cup butter or margarine in mixing bowl. Add 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, salt, 4 cups confectioners' sugar and 1/3 to 1/2 cup cream. Beat until smooth and of spreading consistency. If necessary, thin with additional cream. Frosts two layer 8 or 9 inch cake.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 15, 2003 by DACCSHUMANN
This is a wonderful cake. I made it for my dad's birthday and everyone loved it. I frosted... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 31, 2006 by Lori
This turned out great. I'm a wedding cake designer and I will use this recipe again and again.... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 23, 2008 by JenF
Sorry but this was one of the worst cakes I've ever made...super dry and reminiscent of... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 21, 2008 by Emily
I am only rating the cake, as I used a different icing. I substituted vanilla soymilk for... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 14, 2005 by CMHGUPTA
This cake was great - easy to make, not too sweet and the exact right balance of moisture. I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 3, 2005 by Leravenn
My friend loves butter pecan or praline everything, so I decided to make this for her. It... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 2, 2004 by PTT
This is one of those cakes that can really be addictive. I probably make it once a month at least. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 15, 2002 by ARTHUR JR.
I tried this cake and it was absolutely fantastic. The cake has the flavor of my favorite ice... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 19, 2008 by Amanda T.
I Looove this cake. I make it a lot...I am a cake decorator and once someone samples this... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 10, 2008 by ByMarce
Wonderful and very rich. MORE

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