03/20/2024
Craving something sweet and nutty? Try this Southern Pecan Cake, a delicious blend of crunchy pecans and soft, moist cake! 🌰🍰
Southern Pecan Cake
Heirloom Pecan Whisper Cake
Ingredients:
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
1 cup sugar
4 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup buttermilk
1 cup chopped pecans
1/2 cup brown sugar
2 teaspoons cinnamon
Directions:
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
In a bowl, mix flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
In a large mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla.
Gradually add the flour mixture to the butter mixture, alternating with buttermilk, starting and ending with flour mixture. Fold in chopped pecans.
Pour batter into a greased and floured cake pan.
Mix brown sugar and cinnamon, and sprinkle over the top of the batter.
Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Prep Time: 20 minutes | Cooking Time: 40 minutes | Total Time: 60 minutes
Kcal: 530 kcal | Servings: 8 servings