Delicious Butter Pecan Cake Loaf with Cream Cheese Icing Recipe

This Butter Pecan Cake Loaf with Cream Cheese Icing combines nostalgia with indulgence, perfect for impressing any crowd.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 1

Cooling Time 10

Total Time 1 25

Course Desserts

Cuisine American

Servings slices

Calories 350 kcal

Equipment

Loaf pan
Electric Mixer
mixing bowls

Ingredients

For the Cake

1 cup Unsalted butter softened
1 cup Sugar
4 large Eggs
2 cups All-purpose flour or gluten-free blend
1 teaspoon Baking powder
0.5 teaspoon Baking soda
0.5 teaspoon Salt
1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
1 cup Buttermilk
1 cup Chopped toasted pecans

For the Cream Cheese Icing

8 oz Cream cheese
0.5 cup Powdered sugar
0.5 cup Milk adjust for desired thickness

Instructions

Step-by-Step Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan.
Cream together the unsalted butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients, then combine with the wet mixture.
Pour in the buttermilk and vanilla extract, and mix until just combined.
Gently fold in the chopped toasted pecans.
Transfer the batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 50-60 minutes.
Prepare the cream cheese icing by beating together the cream cheese, powdered sugar, and milk.
Cool the loaf for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack and ice it.

Notes

Ensure your butter, eggs, and buttermilk are at room temperature for best results.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 4gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

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