posted by Pj 11-25-100 7:16 AM
* Exported from MasterCook *
Butter Pecan Cake
Recipe By :Taste of Home
Serving Size : 0 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Cakes
Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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2 2/3 cups chopped pecans
1 1/4 cups butter (no substitutes) -- softened, divided
2 cups sugar
4 eggs
3 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup milk
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Frosting:
1 cup butter (no substitutes) -- softened
8 cups confectioners' sugar (up to 8 1//2 cups)
1 (5 oz.) can evaporated milk
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Place pecans and 1/4 cup of butter in a baking pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 20-25 minutes or until toasted, stirring frequently; set aside.
In a mixing bowl, cream sugar and remaining butter. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Combine flour, baking powder and salt; add to the creamed mixture alternately with milk. Stir in vanilla and 1 1/3 cups of toasted pecans. Pour into three greased and floured 9-inch round cake pans. Bake at 350 degrees for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes; remove from pans to cool on a wire rack.
For frosting, cream butter and sugar in a mixing bowl. Add milk and vanilla; beat until smooth. Stir in remaining toasted pecans. Spread frosting between layers and over top and sides of cake. Yield: 12-16 servings