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Butter Pecan Cake Loaf

Irresistibly Moist Butter Pecan Cake Loaf for Cozy Moments

Experience the delightful blend of sweet and nutty flavors in this Butter Pecan Cake Loaf, perfect for any cozy moment.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Cooling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 35 minutes
Servings: 10 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Southern
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Loaf
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter at room temperature
  • 1.75 cups Granulated Sugar adjust based on sweetness preference
  • 4 Large Eggs room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract or almond extract
  • 0.5 teaspoon Almond Extract omit if unavailable
  • 3 cups All-Purpose Flour or gluten-free substitute
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder check freshness
  • 0.5 teaspoon Baking Soda for rise
  • 0.5 teaspoon Salt balances sweetness
  • 1.25 cups Buttermilk or milk and vinegar mixture
  • 1 cup Chopped Pecans, Toasted for flavor and crunch
For the Glaze
  • 0.25 cup Light Brown Sugar packed
  • 0.25 cup Milk dairy or non-dairy
  • 1.5 cups Powdered Sugar sifted
  • 0.5 cup Chopped Pecans, Toasted for garnish

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Hand mixer
  • Loaf pan
  • Spatula
  • Wire rack
  • Saucepan

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Cream 1 cup of softened unsalted butter and 1.75 cups of granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-5 minutes.
  2. Add 4 large eggs, one at a time; mix in 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract and 0.5 teaspoon of almond extract.
  3. Whisk together 3 cups of all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon of baking powder, 0.5 teaspoon of baking soda, and 0.5 teaspoon of salt.
  4. Gradually add dry mixture to wet ingredients, alternating with 1.25 cups of buttermilk.
  5. Gently fold in 1 cup of toasted chopped pecans.
  6. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan.
  7. Pour batter into loaf pan and bake for 55-65 minutes, until skewer comes out clean.
  8. Cool in pan for 10-15 minutes, then transfer to wire rack to cool completely.
  9. For glaze, melt 0.25 cup of butter, stir in 0.25 cup of light brown sugar and 0.25 cup of milk until smooth.
  10. Whisk in 1.5 cups of sifted powdered sugar and glaze cooled loaf; top with 0.5 cup of toasted chopped pecans.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 4gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 140mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for better blending. Avoid overmixing to keep the loaf light and fluffy.

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