BUTTER PECAN LAYER CAKE
Pecans and butter give this cake the same irresistible flavor as the popular butter pecan ice cream flavor. -Becky Miller, Tallahassee, Florida
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 1h5m
Yield 16 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Place pecans and 1/4 cup butter in a baking pan. Bake at 350° for 10-15 minutes or until toasted, stirring frequently; set aside., In a large bowl, cream sugar and remaining butter until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in vanilla. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; add to the creamed mixture alternately with milk, beating well after each addition. Stir in 1-1/3 cups of toasted pecans. , Pour into 3 greased and floured 9-in. round baking pans. Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely. , For frosting, cream butter and confectioners' sugar in a large bowl. Add milk and vanilla; beat until smooth. Stir in remaining toasted pecans. Spread frosting between layers and over top and sides of cake.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 814 calories, Fat 42g fat (19g saturated fat), Cholesterol 120mg cholesterol, Sodium 375mg sodium, Carbohydrate 107g carbohydrate (86g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 7g protein.
BUTTER PECAN CAKE
My husband has a sweet tooth and I enjoy making great desserts like this cake for him! We have two farms - both of which are wonderful - but I also love being in the kitchen. I collect cookbooks and have written one myself.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 1h10m
Yield 12 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Pour melted butter in a baking pan. Stir in pecans. Toast at 350° for 10 minutes. Set aside to cool. , In a bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add 1 egg at a time, beating well after each addition. Combine flour, baking powder and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with milk. Stir in vanilla and 1 cup toasted pecans. Pour batter into 2 greased and floured 8-in. round baking pans. Bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool in pans 10 minutes before removing to wire racks to cool completely. , Meanwhile, for frosting, cream butter and sugar. Add milk and vanilla, beating until light and fluffy. Add additional milk if needed. Stir in remaining toasted pecans. Spread between the layers and over the top and sides of the cake.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 534 calories, Fat 27g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 80mg cholesterol, Sodium 280mg sodium, Carbohydrate 71g carbohydrate (51g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 5g protein.
PRALINE PECAN CAKE
Caramelized pecans and homemade brown sugar frosting make this cake over-the-top delicious!
Provided by Madison Mayberry Hofmeyer
Categories Dessert
Time 2h20m
Yield 16
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350° F. Spray 13 x 9-inch pan with cooking spray. Set aside.
- In large microwavable bowl, microwave 2 tablespoons butter, 2 tablespoons brown sugar and 1/2 cup chopped pecans uncovered on High 1 minute or until mixture is bubbling and hot.
- In another large bowl, beat cake mix, sour cream, vegetable oil and eggs with electric mixer on low speed 1 minute, then on medium speed 2 minutes. Stir in pecan mixture. Pour into pan.
- Bake 30 to 36 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool completely in pan on cooling rack, about 1 hour.
- In 2-quart heavy saucepan, heat 1/2 cup butter, 2 cups brown sugar and the whipping cream to boiling, stirring frequently. Boil and stir 1 minute; remove from heat. Stir in powdered sugar and vanilla until smooth. Stir in 2 cups pecans. Cool 10 to 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until frosting begins to thicken. Spread warm frosting over cake. Cool before cutting.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 610, Carbohydrate 69 g, Cholesterol 85 mg, Fat 7, Fiber 1 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 11 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 280 mg, Sugar 56 g, TransFat 1/2 g
MAJESTIC PECAN CAKE
This recipe truly lives up to its name. The pecan-dotted cake is stacked in three layers, and made-from-scratch frosting is the crowning touch.-Karen R. Jones, Claypool, Indiana
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 1h50m
Yield 16 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 23
Steps:
- Grease and flour three 9-in. round baking pans; set aside. In a large bowl, cream the butter, shortening and 1-3/4 cups sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in vanilla. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; add to the creamed mixture alternately with milk, beating well after each addition., In a large bowl with clean beaters, beat egg whites until soft peaks form. Gradually beat in remaining sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, on high until stiff peaks form. Fold into batter. Fold in nuts., Transfer to prepared pans. Bake at 350° for 18-22 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely., For filling, in a small heavy saucepan, combine sugar and cornstarch; gradually stir in milk until smooth. Cook and stir over medium-high heat until thickened and bubbly. Reduce heat to low; cook and stir 2 minutes longer., Remove from the heat. Stir a small amount of hot mixture into egg yolks; return all to the pan, stirring constantly. Bring to a gentle boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes. Remove from the heat; stir in butter and vanilla. Cool., For frosting, in a large heavy saucepan, combine the sugar, egg whites, water and cream of tartar over low heat. With a hand mixer, beat on low speed for 1 minute. Continue beating on low over low heat until frosting reaches 160°, about 8-10 minutes. Pour into a large bowl; add vanilla. Beat on high until stiff peaks form, about 7 minutes., Spread filling between cake layers. Frost cake. Store in the refrigerator.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 486 calories, Fat 17g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 60mg cholesterol, Sodium 301mg sodium, Carbohydrate 76g carbohydrate (54g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 7g protein.
PECAN TOFFEE CAKE
Indulge in this gorgeously nutty cake for dessert, then serve the leftovers as you would Christmas cake to whoever pops by
Provided by Jane Hornby
Categories Afternoon tea, Dessert
Time 55m
Yield Serves 8
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Tip 100g pecans into a processor and whizz until fine, then tip into a bowl. Put the dates into a small pan with enough water to cover, boil for 5 mins until very soft. Drain, discarding the liquid, then whizz in the processor until smooth. Leave to cool.
- Heat oven to 180C/fan 160C/gas 4. Butter and line the base of a 23cm cake tin. Beat the butter, sugar and spice together until lighter and creamy, then tip in the dates, ground pecans, eggs and a pinch of salt and beat briefly until smooth.
- Fold in the flour with a metal spoon, then spoon into the tin and level the top. Sprinkle the remaining nuts over the top (don't press them in), then bake for 40 mins or until risen and golden and a skewer comes out clean. Serve warm, with generous drizzles of maple syrup and scoops of Maple crunch ice cream (see 'goes well with').
Nutrition Facts : Calories 692 calories, Fat 51 grams fat, SaturatedFat 16 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 53 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 39 grams sugar, Fiber 3 grams fiber, Protein 10 grams protein, Sodium 0.68 milligram of sodium
PECAN POUND CAKE
This cake always turns out great. It's wonderful with a steaming cup of coffee on a chilly winter day.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 1h20m
Yield 16 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a large bowl, cream butter and confectioners' sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Add vanilla. Combine flour and salt; stir into creamed mixture just until combined. Stir in coconut and pecans. , Pour into a greased and floured 10-in. tube pan; spread evenly. Bake at 325° for 60-65 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack to cool completely.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 424 calories, Fat 25g fat (13g saturated fat), Cholesterol 126mg cholesterol, Sodium 287mg sodium, Carbohydrate 47g carbohydrate (29g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.
SOUTHERN PRALINE PECAN CAKE
This is an easy but wonderful recipe, all my friends love It, and I sell it to Tea Rooms.
Provided by Debbie Halford
Categories Desserts Specialty Dessert Recipes Praline Recipes
Yield 16
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray a 9 or 10 inch Bundt pan with non-stick cooking spray.
- Combine the cake mix with the frosting, eggs, oil, water and 1/2 of the pecan pieces. Mix until combined.
- Sprinkle the remaining 1/2 of pecans in the prepared Bundt pan then pour in the cake batter.
- Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 50 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 394.4 calories, Carbohydrate 40.6 g, Cholesterol 46.5 mg, Fat 25.1 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 3.7 g, SaturatedFat 5.3 g, Sodium 251.1 mg, Sugar 28 g
PECAN PIE CAKE I
A very rich and moist cake. Can be made with any flavored cake mix, but we like the butter pecan.
Provided by Cathy
Categories Desserts Nut Dessert Recipes Pecan Dessert Recipes
Yield 20
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
- Reserve 3/4 cup cake mix for second layer. Set aside.
- For the first layer: In a large bowl, combine 1/2 cup margarine or butter, brown sugar, cake mix (minus 3/4 cup), water, pecans and 2 eggs. Mix well.
- Spread batter into pan. Bake at 325 degrees F (165 degrees C) for 20 minutes.
- For the second layer: In a large bowl, combine 1/2 cup butter or margarine, 2 eggs, milk, sugar, corn syrup and reserved 3/4 cup cake mix. Mix well and pour over first layer.
- Bake at 325 degrees F (165 degrees C), for 25 to 30 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 405 calories, Carbohydrate 56.3 g, Cholesterol 62.6 mg, Fat 20.1 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 3.4 g, SaturatedFat 7.6 g, Sodium 252.2 mg, Sugar 38 g
SOUTHERN PECAN CAKE
Because pecan trees are such an iconic symbol in Texas, this recipe is a classic in any Southern home. I remember eating this cake as a baby, even picking the pecans myself from the trees in my grandmother's backyard. When I chose to enter it in at the County Fair, my grandmother gave her coveted recipe secrets to me. And, now, this award-winning cake can be enjoyed in your home, too!
Provided by Satira
Categories Desserts Nut Dessert Recipes Pecan Dessert Recipes
Time 1h5m
Yield 16
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour two 8-inch round cake pans.
- Mix butter, milk, coconut milk, and vanilla extract together in a large bowl. Combine flour, sugar, cornstarch, baking powder, and salt in a separate bowl. Slowly mix into the milk mixture. Add egg yolks one at a time, beating well after each addition.
- Divide batter between the prepared cake pans.
- Bake cakes in the preheated oven until tops are golden yellow and spring back when lightly pressed, 25 to 30 minutes.
- Prepare frosting while cakes are baking. Combine sugar, evaporated milk, butter, egg yolks, and flour in a saucepan. Heat over medium-low, stirring constantly, until mixture starts to thicken. Add vanilla and stir for 1 minute. Pour in pecans; cook and stir for 2 minutes more.
- Remove frosting from heat and let cool. Remove cakes from the oven and set aside to cool, 20 to 30 minutes.
- Place 1 cooled cake layer on a serving plate. Cover with some of the cooled frosting. Top with the second cake layer. Frost top and sides with remaining frosting.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 617.5 calories, Carbohydrate 59.5 g, Cholesterol 152.8 mg, Fat 41.2 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 6.9 g, SaturatedFat 14.8 g, Sodium 159.7 mg, Sugar 40.7 g
THE BEST BUTTER PECAN CAKE
This cake is a bit of work, but it's so worth it! Top with your favorite brand of butter pecan ice cream and you'll think you've died and gone to heaven!
Provided by yooper
Categories Dessert
Time 1h30m
Yield 12-16 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Prepare the pecans: Preheat the oven to 350°.
- Put the 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) of butter in a shallow baking pan with the chopped pecans and put the pan in the oven for 15- 20 minutes, stirring the pecans and melted butter every few minutes, until the fragrance is wonderfully toasty.
- Watch carefully near the end to avoid burning.
- Remove from pan and set aside.
- Grease and flour three 8 or 9-inch round layer cake pans.
- Prepare the cake: In the large bowl of an electric mixer, cream the 3/4 cup (1 1/2) sticks of butter.
- Beat in the 2 cups of sugar, creaming well.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
- Sift together the flour, baking powder and salt.
- Add the 2 teaspoons of vanilla to the milk.
- Beat the flour mixture into the batter in thirds, alternating with the milk mixture.
- Fold in 1 1/3 cups of the butter-toasted pecans into the cake batter.
- Divide batter equally into the prepared pans.
- Bake for about 25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean.
- Cool and remove from pans.
- Prepare the frosting: Melt 1 1/2 tablespoons of the butter in a medium saucepan over low-medium heat and stir in the flour.
- Stir until all of the flour has been moistened or at least colored a little by the butter.
- Stir in the milk just a little at a time, stirring constantly and incorporating all the milk each time before adding more, working to incorporate all the flour and avoid lumps.
- Continue until all the milk is in and the mixture is thickened and smooth.
- Transfer to the small bowl of an electric mixer, and beat to remove any lumps you missed.
- Cool completely.
- When the flour mixture is cool, beat in the teaspoon of vanilla, then the softened butter.
- Add the 1 cup of sugar, and beat 2 minutes at medium speed, until the mixture is fluffy and no graininess from sugar remains.
- Fold in the fat-free Cool Whip and the remaining 2/3 cup of butter-toasted pecans.
- Fill and frost the top of the cake.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 702, Fat 39.6, SaturatedFat 17.2, Cholesterol 137.2, Sodium 461.8, Carbohydrate 81.2, Fiber 2.7, Sugar 51, Protein 8.9
CAROL'S BUTTER PECAN CAKE
This is a cake that can be served anytime.
Provided by Carol
Categories Desserts Nut Dessert Recipes Pecan Dessert Recipes
Time 1h30m
Yield 16
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Grease and flour bottoms of three 9 inch layer pans. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Melt 1/4 cup butter in heavy skillet over medium heat. Add pecans and brown 10 to 15 minutes, stirring frequently.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 596 calories, Carbohydrate 77.2 g, Cholesterol 100.3 mg, Fat 30.7 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 6 g, SaturatedFat 13.5 g, Sodium 319 mg, Sugar 57.2 g
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