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Butter Pecan Bliss Cake

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Indulge in the rich, buttery goodness of this Butter Pecan Bliss Cake. Three layers of moist cake filled with pecans and a creamy icing make this dessert a true delight.

Ingredients

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For the Cake:

  • 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

For the Icing:

  • 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. Step 1: Brown the ButterLet’s get toasty—melt 1 cup unsalted butter in a saucepan over medium-low heat, then cook ‘til golden specks form. Stir often—takes about 5-10 minutes. Cool completely—set aside.
  2. Step 2: Preheat and PrepCrank your oven to 350°F (175°C)—grease three 8-inch round pans with butter, line the bottoms with parchment.
  3. Step 3: Mix the Dry GoodsIn a big bowl, whisk cake flour, sugars, baking powder, baking soda, and salt—give it a good stir. Set aside.
  4. Step 4: Blend in the ButterAdd the cooled browned butter to the dry mix—beat with a mixer ‘til mixed in. Scrape the bowl—it’s ready.
  5. Step 5: Add the Wet MixIn a separate bowl, whisk buttermilk, eggs, and vanilla—mix ‘til smooth. Gradually add to the butter-flour mix—beat ‘til combined. Fold in chopped pecans with a spatula.
  6. Step 6: Bake the LayersDivide the batter evenly between your pans—smooth the tops. Bake for 30 minutes, cool, then turn onto racks.
  7. Step 7: Whip the IcingBeat softened butter and cream cheese ‘til smooth. Add sugar, vanilla, salt, and cream—beat ‘til fluffy. Adjust consistency as needed.
  8. Step 8: Assemble and DecorateLevel the cakes if needed—stack with icing between layers. Frost the outside, sprinkle chopped pecans, and serve.

Notes

  • Store the cake in the fridge due to the cream cheese icing.
  • You can toast the pecans for extra flavor.
  • Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for best results.

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Keywords: Butter Pecan Bliss Cake, Pecan Cake, Cream Cheese Icing, Dessert Recipe

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