Written By Sam Henselijn
Butter Pecan Layer Cake. This butter pecan cake recipe features flavorful pecans in both the cake and frosting, giving it a rich and nutty flavor everyone loves. The browned butter frosting adds a touch of sophistication that is sure to please even the most discerning palates. Get set to bake!
Ingredients Butter Pecan Layer Cake
For The Shortening Butter Pecan Layer Cake
- Pecans, split into 1 ½ cups of finely chopped pieces;
- salted butter, divided into 1 cup + 1 ½ tablespoons;
- 2 cups sugar, granulated
- Five big eggs, divided
- ¼ cup vanilla extract
- 2 cups of all-purpose flour, plus additional flour for pans
- one tablespoon of baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon of salt
- Whole buttermilk in a cup
Frosting ( brown butter)
- 1 and a half cups salted butter
- 6 cups of granulated sugar
- ⅓ cup (30 ml) of whole milk
- Vanilla extract, 1½ teaspoons
Preparation Butter Pecan Layer Cake
- Three 9-inch round cake pans should be greased (with shortening), floured, and lined with parchment paper before baking.
- Set the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
- In a small skillet over medium heat, roast 1 cup of the nuts for 6 to 8 minutes while tossing in 1½ tablespoons of butter.
- Pecans should cool for approximately 10 minutes after being spread out on wax paper.
- In the meantime, using a heavy-duty stand mixer, beat the remaining 1 cup of butter until creamy.
- Add the sugar gradually and beat until it is well combined.
- One at a time, add egg yolks; after each addition, beat just until combined.
- Add in the vanilla and stir.
- Combine the flour, baking soda, and salt;
- add this mixture to the butter mixture in two additions, beginning and finishing with the flour mixture.
- After each addition, beat at low speed until combined.
- Pecans that have been butter-toasted and cooled off should be added in a final stir.
- Fold a third of the egg whites into the batter after being beaten on medium speed until stiff peaks form.
- Add the rest of the beaten egg whites slowly, blending just until combined. Add to the pans you have prepared.
- 20 to 22 minutes of baking time in a preheated oven, or until a wooden pick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool for ten minutes in pans on wire racks. Remove from pans and allow to cool for 20 minutes on wire racks before serving.
- Spread the remaining ½ cup of pecans that have been coarsely chopped on a baking sheet and roast for about 5 minutes at 350F.
Browned butter frosting preparation Butter Pecan Layer Cake
- Cook 1½ cups salted butter over medium heat, stirring regularly, for 10 to 12 minutes, or until butter is aromatic and milk solids turn golden brown.
- Turn off the heat and pour the butter into a small basin right away.
- Stirring every 15 minutes, cover, and refrigerate until butter is cool and nearly solid about 1 hour. (If butter solidifies, beating it will cause it to re-soften.)
- Using a powerful electric stand mixer with the paddle attachment, beat brown butter for about 3 minutes, or until it is smooth and fluffy.
- Start and end with sugar as you gradually add 6 cups of powdered sugar and ⅓ cup of whole milk. After each addition, combine thoroughly by beating at a low speed. Mix in 1½ teaspoons of vanilla extract.
- Spread the cake’s top, sides, and between the layers with the brown butter frosting. Place roasted pecans 1 inch up the sides of the cake, gently pressing them into the bottom.
Enjoy this Butter Pecan Layer Cake.
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