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Butter pecan cake

Southern kitchens love the butter pecan cake recipe. It's a treasured dessert that shows the heart of traditional baking. This cake is more than a sweet treat; it's a family tradition passed down through generations.
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Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

  • All-purpose flour
  • Granulated sugar
  • Unsalted butter
  • Fresh eggs
  • Vanilla extract
  • Fresh crisp pecans
  • Baking powder
  • Salt
  • Whole milk

Equipment

  • 9-inch round cake pans (2)
  • Electric stand mixer or hand mixer
  • Large mixing bowls
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Cooling rack
  • Offset spatula
  • Parchment paper
  • Whisk
  • Sifter

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F
  2. Prepare cake pans with butter and parchment paper
  3. Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy
  4. Add eggs one at a time
  5. Sift dry ingredients separately
  6. Gradually mix dry ingredients into wet mixture
  7. Fold in chopped pecans
  8. Divide batter between prepared pans
  9. Bake for 25-30 minutes
  10. Cool completely before frosting