Pecan Dream Cake
Indulge in the ultimate layered dessert with this Pecan Dream Cake—a rich, buttery creation that’s loaded with nutty pecan flavor and topped with a velvety cream cheese frosting. Crafted with finely chopped pecans folded into a moist, tender cake batter, this show-stopping dessert offers the perfect balance of sweetness and texture. Finished with a luscious cream cheese frosting and a sprinkle of toasted pecans, it’s the ideal centerpiece for any celebration. With simple ingredients and a quick prep time of just 20 minutes, this pecan cake recipe ensures maximum flavor with minimal effort. Whether it's for a family gathering or a holiday feast, this Pecan Dream Cake promises to be a crowd-pleaser that lives up to its dreamy name!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 cup pecans, finely chopped
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 0.5 cup unsalted butter (for frosting)
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for frosting)
- 0.5 cup pecans, toasted and roughly chopped (for topping)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
Fold in the finely chopped pecans until evenly distributed.
Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans and smooth the tops with a spatula.
Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cakes comes out clean.
Remove the cakes from the oven and let them cool in the pans for 10 minutes. Then, turn them out onto a wire rack to cool completely.
To prepare the frosting, beat the softened cream cheese and butter together in a large bowl until smooth and creamy.
Gradually add the powdered sugar, 1 cup at a time, mixing well after each addition.
Stir in the vanilla extract and beat the frosting until light and fluffy.
Spread a layer of frosting on top of one cake layer, then place the second layer on top. Frost the top and sides of the cake with the remaining frosting.
Sprinkle the toasted and roughly chopped pecans over the top of the cake as a garnish.
Slice and serve the Pecan Dream Cake, and enjoy the rich, nutty flavors!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
8599 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 421.8 g | 541% | |
| Saturated Fat | 186.3 g | 932% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1531 mg | 510% | |
| Sodium | 3240 mg | 141% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 1163.1 g | 423% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 24.9 g | 89% | |
| Total Sugars | 898.8 g | ||
| Protein | 96.8 g | 194% | |
| Vitamin D | 8.2 mcg | 41% | |
| Calcium | 853 mg | 66% | |
| Iron | 22.8 mg | 127% | |
| Potassium | 1964 mg | 42% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
