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Butter Pecan Cake Loaf with Cream Cheese Icing

Irresistible Butter Pecan Cake Loaf with Cream Cheese Icing

A delightful Butter Pecan Cake Loaf with Cream Cheese Icing that blends rich flavors and comforting textures, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Course Cakes
Cuisine American
Servings 8 slices
Calories 320 kcal

Equipment

  • Loaf pan
  • Mixing bowl
  • Electric mixer
  • Spatula
  • Whisk

Ingredients
  

Butter Pecan Cake Loaf Ingredients

  • 1 cup Butter softened
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 4 Large Eggs
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon Baking Soda
  • 0.5 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 cup Buttermilk
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • 1 cup Chopped Pecans toasted

Cream Cheese Icing Ingredients

  • 8 oz Cream Cheese softened
  • 0.5 cup Unsalted Butter softened
  • 3 cups Powdered Sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • 2-3 tablespoons Milk to adjust consistency

Instructions
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease and flour a loaf pan.
  • Combine 1 cup of softened butter and 1 cup of granulated sugar and beat until light and fluffy.
  • Add 4 large eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
  • Whisk together 2 cups of all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon of baking powder, ½ teaspoon of baking soda, and ½ teaspoon of salt.
  • Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with 1 cup of buttermilk.
  • Fold in 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract and 1 cup of toasted, chopped pecans.
  • Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
  • Bake the loaf in the preheated oven for 50-60 minutes, testing with a toothpick for doneness.
  • Let the loaf cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
  • Beat together 8 oz of softened cream cheese and ½ cup of softened unsalted butter until smooth.
  • Mix in 3 cups of powdered sugar and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract, adding milk to adjust consistency.
  • Once the cake is completely cool, frost it with the cream cheese icing.

Notes

Ensure your ingredients are at room temperature for better mixing. Toasting the pecans enhances flavor.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 4gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg
Keyword Butter Pecan Cake, Cream Cheese Icing, Dessert, easy recipe, Homemade Treat, Loaf Cake
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