Description
Indulge in the rich, buttery goodness of this Butter Pecan Bliss Cake. A moist and flavorful dessert that’s perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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Cake:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 ½ cups chopped pecans
Topping:
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
Glaze:
- ½ cup heavy cream
- ½ cup unsalted butter (for glaze)
- 1 cup powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Cream butter and sugar: In a large bowl, cream together 1 cup softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
- Combine dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with the milk. Stir in vanilla extract.
- Add pecans: Fold in 1 cup of the chopped pecans. Pour the batter into the prepared dish.
- Prepare topping: In a small bowl, mix the remaining ½ cup pecans with brown sugar and cinnamon. Sprinkle over the batter.
- Bake: Bake for 35–40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Make glaze: While the cake bakes, prepare the glaze by melting ½ cup butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir in heavy cream and bring to a simmer. Remove from heat and whisk in powdered sugar until smooth.
- Glaze the cake: Once the cake is done, poke holes all over the top with a skewer and slowly pour the warm glaze over it. Let the cake cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- For an extra crunch, toast the pecans before adding them.
- Serve warm with vanilla ice cream for a decadent dessert.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 31g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
