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Best Butter Pecan Cake

Chef Bella
This butter pecan cake is rich, buttery, and packed with toasted pecans for a deep caramelized flavor. Topped with a smooth brown butter cream cheese frosting, it's the ultimate indulgent dessert.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American, Southern
Servings 12 slices
Calories 450 kcal

Ingredients
  

For the Cake:

  • 1 cup unsalted butter browned
  • 1 cup chopped pecans toasted
  • 2 cups cake flour – Provides a light and tender crumb
  • 1 ½ cups brown sugar – Adds a deep caramel-like sweetness
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder – Helps the cake rise evenly
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda – Ensures a soft and fluffy texture
  • ½ teaspoon salt – Balances the sweetness and enhances flavors
  • 3 large eggs at room temperature – Adds structure and richness
  • 1 cup sour cream – Keeps the cake moist and soft
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract – Enhances the warm nutty flavor

For the Browned Butter Cream Cheese Frosting:

  • ½ cup unsalted butter browned and cooled – Adds a nutty depth to the frosting
  • 8 ounces cream cheese softened – Provides a smooth and tangy contrast
  • 3 cups powdered sugar – Creates a creamy sweet consistency
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract – Enhances the frosting’s overall flavor

Instructions
 

  • Toast the Pecans
  • Brown the Butter
  • Prepare the Dry Ingredients
  • Mix the Wet Ingredients
  • Combine the Wet and Dry Ingredients
  • Bake the Cake