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Butter Pecan Cake Loaf

A moist and flavorful Butter Pecan Cake Loaf topped with rich cream cheese icing, perfect for cozy gatherings or a quiet evening at home.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Course Dessert, Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 10 slices
Calories 350 kcal

Ingredients
  

For the Cake

  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened This is the heart of our cake, giving it that rich, velvety texture.
  • 2 cups granulated sugar Sweetness is key! This balances the nuttiness of the pecans beautifully.
  • 4 large eggs These add moisture and help the cake rise.
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour The foundation of our loaf!
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder Essential for giving our loaf the lift it needs.
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda Perfectly complements the baking powder.
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt Enhances all the flavors in the cake.
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Swirl this in for that lovely aroma.
  • 1 cup buttermilk Keeps the cake super moist!
  • 1 cup chopped pecans Toasted pecans bring a whole new level of flavor.

For the Cream Cheese Icing

  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened The star of our icing for a smooth, creamy topping.
  • 4 cups powdered sugar Gives our icing the perfect consistency.
  • 2 tablespoons milk Helps achieve that dreamy, spreadable consistency.
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for icing) A little added yum for the icing.

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a loaf pan by greasing and flouring it.
  • In a large bowl, beat together the unsalted butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  • Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
  • In another bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  • Gradually add the dry ingredients to the creamed mixture, alternating with buttermilk.
  • Gently fold in your chopped pecans.
  • Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan.

Baking

  • Bake for 50-60 minutes, checking for doneness with a toothpick.
  • Let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack.

Icing

  • To make the cream cheese icing, beat the cream cheese until smooth.
  • Gradually add in the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until you reach a smooth consistency.
  • Spread the icing generously over the cooled cake.

Serving

  • Slice and serve your delicious Butter Pecan Cake Loaf and enjoy!

Notes

For best results, ensure your ingredients are at room temperature. Feel free to customize with spices or alternative nuts.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 4gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 8gSodium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 30g
Keyword Baking, Butter Pecan Cake, Cake Loaf, Comfort Food, Dessert Recipe
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