Description
You’re going to love this one—imagine the burst of nutty flavors, the moist, fluffy cake layers, and that cozy hint of cinnamon spice that makes every bite warm and delightful; trust me, this dessert is a showstopper in any setting!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 ½ cups brown sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup buttermilk (or 1 cup milk + 1 tbsp vinegar)
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 tsp cinnamon spice (optional but lovely)
- 1 cup toasted pecans, chopped
- ½ cup unsalted butter (for optional topping)
- ½ cup brown sugar (for optional topping)
- ¾ cup pecans, chopped (for optional topping)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract (for optional topping)
- 2 tbsp heavy cream (for optional topping)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour your baking pan of choice and line with parchment paper.
- Spread chopped pecans on a baking sheet and toast in the oven for 5–7 minutes until fragrant. Let cool and toss lightly in flour.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
- In a large bowl, cream butter and brown sugar for 3–5 minutes until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, beating after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract and buttermilk.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture in three parts, mixing gently. Fold in toasted pecans.
- Pour batter into prepared pan, smooth the top, and bake for 30–35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out with moist crumbs. Cool in pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
- Optional topping: In a saucepan, melt butter and stir in brown sugar. Add pecans, vanilla, and cream. Simmer for 2 minutes and pour over cooled cake. Let it set for 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
For a bakery-style finish, serve warm with whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream—this rich, nutty delight pairs beautifully with a cup of coffee or chai tea!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 49g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: butter pecan cake, nutty dessert, easy cake recipe, homemade cake, Southern dessert