Description
A moist and flavorful butter pecan cake loaf topped with rich cream cheese icing, perfect for dessert or an indulgent snack.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup pecans, chopped and toasted
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened (for icing)
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for icing)
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream or milk
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease or line a 9×5 inch loaf pan with parchment paper.
- Toast chopped pecans in a dry skillet over medium heat for 5-7 minutes until fragrant. Set aside to cool.
- Cream together softened butter and granulated sugar using a mixer until light and fluffy, about 3-5 minutes.
- Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the butter mixture, alternating with sour cream. Mix until just combined.
- Fold in toasted pecans.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan, smooth the top, and bake for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool the cake in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- For the icing, beat cream cheese and butter until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar, then mix in vanilla and heavy cream to desired consistency.
- Once the cake is fully cooled, spread or pipe cream cheese icing over the top. Optionally drizzle some down the sides for decoration.
Notes
- Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature before starting.
- To avoid overmixing, fold in dry ingredients gently.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- Optional: Add spices like cinnamon or nutmeg to the batter for extra warmth.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 40g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: butter pecan loaf, cream cheese icing, cake loaf, toasted pecans, easy dessert, moist loaf cake