A rich, layered pecan cake covered with buttery frosting.
Preparation Time
30 mins
Cooking Time
35 mins
Total Time
1 hr 5 mins
Calories
596 Calories
Recipe Instructions
Step 1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour three 9-inch layer pans.
Step 2
Melt 1/4 cup butter in a heavy skillet over medium heat. Add pecans; cook and stir until browned, 10 to 15 minutes. Set aside.
Step 3
Sift flour, baking powder, and 1/2 teaspoon salt; set aside.
Step 4
Cream 1 cup butter and 2 cups white sugar in a large mixing bowl until light and fluffy. Blend in eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Add flour mixture alternately with milk and vanilla extract, beginning and ending with dry ingredients. Blend well after each addition. Fold in 1 1/3 cups pecans. Pour batter into the prepared pans.
Step 5
Bake in the preheated oven until cake is golden brown and springs back when lightly touched in center, 25 to 30 minutes. When cake is cool, blend remaining 2/3 cup pecans with frosting; spread between layers and on top.
Step 6
Cream 1/4 cup butter in a mixing bowl. Add 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 4 cups confectioners' sugar, and 1/3 to 1/2 cup cream. Beat until smooth and spreadable. Thin with additional cream if needed.