Description
A delightful dessert combining rich flavors of butter, sugar, and toasted pecans, topped with creamy frosting and caramel.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons dark rum (optional)
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 cup chopped pecans, toasted
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened (for frosting)
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract (for frosting)
- Caramel sauce (optional, for drizzling)
- Pecan halves (for decorating)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9-inch round cake pans.
- Cream together 1 cup softened butter and 2 cups sugar until light and fluffy. Add 4 eggs and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (and rum if you’re using it).
- In a separate bowl, whisk together 3 cups flour, 1 tablespoon baking powder, and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Combine this with the wet ingredients, alternating with 1 cup milk. Finally, stir in 1 cup of toasted pecans.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pans and bake for 35-40 minutes. Cool the cakes in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- For the frosting, beat together 1 cup softened butter and 8 oz cream cheese. Gradually add 4 cups powdered sugar and mix in 2 teaspoons vanilla extract.
- Once the cakes are cool, slice each cake in half to create layers. Frost between the layers and over the sides and top of the cake.
- Garnish with pecan halves and drizzle with caramel sauce if desired.
Notes
Make sure your butter and cream cheese are softened for the best frosting consistency. Toasting the pecans enhances their flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 40g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: cake, pecans, dessert, butter, festive, easy, baking