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Butter Pecan Bliss Cake

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Indulge in the delightful Butter Pecan Bliss Cake, a dessert that perfectly combines the rich flavors of browned butter and toasted pecans with a creamy icing. Each slice is a toasty, creamy dream that brings comfort and joy, making it an ideal choice for celebrations, birthdays, or simply a sweet treat at home. This cake features moist layers that will leave you craving more, topped with a luscious cream cheese icing that adds an extra touch of indulgence. Whether enjoyed with coffee or paired with ice cream, this cake is sure to impress friends and family alike.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (226g) unsalted butter
  • 3 cups (333g) cake flour
  • 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
  • 1 cup (200g) light brown sugar, firmly packed
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 ½ cups (354ml) buttermilk, room temperature preferred
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature preferred
  • 1 ½ tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 ½ cups (160g) pecan halves, very finely chopped
  • 1 ½ cups (340g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 6 oz cream cheese, softened
  • ⅓ cup (66g) light brown sugar, firmly packed
  • 1 ½ tsp vanilla extract
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • 4 ½ cups (562g) powdered sugar
  • 1 tbsp heavy cream
  • ⅓ cup (35g) pecan halves, very finely chopped, optional

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease three 8-inch round cake pans, lining the bottoms with parchment paper.
  2. Brown 1 cup of unsalted butter until golden specks form; set aside to cool.
  3. In a bowl, whisk together 3 cups of cake flour, 1 cup granulated sugar, 1 cup light brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  4. Combine cooled browned butter with the dry ingredients using a mixer until well blended.
  5. In another bowl, mix 1½ cups buttermilk, 2 eggs, and vanilla extract; gradually add to the butter-flour mixture.
  6. Fold in 1½ cups finely chopped pecans. Divide batter among prepared pans and smooth tops.
  7. Bake for about 30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean; let cool before frosting with cream cheese icing.

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