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Butter Pecan Cake Loaf with Cream Cheese Icing

Indulgent Butter Pecan Cake Loaf with Cream Cheese Icing

Enjoy this Butter Pecan Cake Loaf with Cream Cheese Icing, a moist delight ideal for gatherings or quiet afternoons.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 10 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Can be substituted with gluten-free flour blend
  • 1.75 cups Granulated Sugar Brown sugar can deepen the flavor
  • 1 cup Butter Must be softened
  • 1 cup Buttermilk Can substitute with milk mixed with vinegar or lemon juice
  • 4 large Eggs Use room temperature
  • 1 cup Pecans Chopped and toasted
  • 1 tablespoon Baking Powder Ensure it's fresh
  • 1 tablespoon Vanilla Extract Opt for pure vanilla
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Essential for flavor balance
For the Cream Cheese Icing
  • 8 ounces Cream Cheese Ensure it's softened
  • 2 cups Powdered Sugar Sift beforehand for smooth texture

Equipment

  • Loaf Pan
  • Mixing Bowl
  • hand mixer
  • spatula
  • Wire rack

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan with butter or line it with parchment paper.
  2. In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
  3. In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar with a mixer until light and fluffy.
  4. Add eggs one at a time and mix well, then blend in vanilla extract.
  5. Gradually add the flour mixture and buttermilk, alternating between them, mixing until just combined. Fold in chopped pecans.
  6. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 50-60 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
  7. Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  8. Beat cream cheese with powdered sugar until smooth and creamy, adjusting the thickness with milk if necessary.
  9. Spread the cream cheese icing over the cooled cake, allowing it to drip down the sides.
  10. Slice and serve, enjoying the cake with coffee or tea.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 56gProtein: 6gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 14gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 30gVitamin A: 600IUCalcium: 45mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best results, use room temperature eggs and butter, and avoid overmixing the batter to ensure a light texture.

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