Description
Indulge in the delightful experience of Butter Pecan Bliss Cake, a toasty, creamy dream that brings comfort in every slice. This moist layer cake is infused with rich browned butter and crunchy pecans, topped with a decadent icing that elevates it to pure bliss. Perfect for any celebration or simply as an afternoon treat, each bite melts in your mouth, leaving you wanting more. The combination of nutty sweetness and creamy richness makes this cake an irresistible choice for gatherings or cozy moments at home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (226g) unsalted butter
- 3 cups (333g) cake flour
- 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
- 1 cup (200g) light brown sugar, firmly packed
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 ½ cups (354ml) buttermilk, room temperature preferred
- 2 large eggs, room temperature preferred
- 1 ½ tsp vanilla extract
- 1 ½ cups (160g) pecan halves, very finely chopped
- 1 ½ cups (340g) unsalted butter, softened
- 6 oz cream cheese, softened
- ⅓ cup (66g) light brown sugar, firmly packed
- 1 ½ tsp vanilla extract
- ¼ tsp salt
- 4 ½ cups (562g) powdered sugar
- 1 tbsp heavy cream
- ⅓ cup (35g) pecan halves, very finely chopped, optional
Instructions
- Prepare the browned butter by melting unsalted butter in a saucepan over medium-low heat until golden specks form. Let cool.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease three 8-inch round pans, lining the bottoms with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together cake flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, combine buttermilk, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth. Mix into the dry ingredients along with cooled browned butter until just combined.
- Gently fold in finely chopped pecans.
- Divide batter among prepared pans and bake for about 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Allow cakes to cool before frosting with buttercream icing made from softened unsalted butter, cream cheese, brown sugar, vanilla extract, salt, and powdered sugar.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 42g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: For added flavor variations, try incorporating different nuts like walnuts or almonds. Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for the best texture.