Pecan Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting
Components:
For the cake:
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 ½ cups sugar
1 tsp baking powder
½ tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp salt
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
3 massive eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 cup buttermilk
1 ½ cups chopped pecans (to fold into the batter)
For the cream cheese frosting:
8 oz cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
4 cups powdered sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
1-2 tbsp milk (to achieve desired consistency)
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Directions:
1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch spherical cake pans.
2. In a big bowl, whisk collectively flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
3. Add the softened butter, eggs, and vanilla extract. Combine nicely.
4. Steadily add the buttermilk and blend till easy.
5. Gently fold within the chopped pecans.
6. Divide the batter evenly between the ready pans and easy the tops.
7. Bake for 25-Half-hour or till a toothpick inserted within the heart comes out clear.
8. Let the desserts cool within the pans for 10 minutes earlier than transferring to wire racks to chill fully.
For the frosting:
1. In a medium bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and butter till easy and creamy.
2. Steadily add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract. Proceed beating till easy.
3. Add milk as wanted to achieve your required frosting consistency.
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As soon as the desserts have cooled, unfold the cream cheese frosting generously between the layers and excessive and sides of the cake.
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Get pleasure from your scrumptious pecan cake! It is good for an important day or a candy deal with!
