Description
This butter pecan cake loaf with cream cheese icing is a delightful treat. It’s moist, flavorful, and perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup pecans, chopped
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugar together.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each.
- In another bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with buttermilk.
- Stir in the vanilla and chopped pecans.
- Pour the batter into a greased loaf pan.
- Bake for 60-70 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let it cool before icing.
Notes
- Store leftovers in an airtight container.
- For extra flavor, add a pinch of cinnamon.
- Can be frozen for up to three months.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 70 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: butter pecan cake, cake loaf, cream cheese icing