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Butter Pecan Cake Loaf with Cream Cheese Icing

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A rich and moist Butter Pecan Cake Loaf topped with smooth cream cheese icing. This delightful dessert combines toasted pecans with a buttery cake base and a sweet, tangy cream cheese glaze, perfect for tea time or special occasions.

Ingredients

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Cake:

  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
  • 4 large eggs
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup toasted pecans

Cream Cheese Icing:

  • 1 cup cream cheese, softened
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons milk

Instructions

  1. Prepare Ingredients: Gather and measure all ingredients. Toast the pecans in a dry pan over medium heat until fragrant and lightly browned. Set aside to cool.
  2. Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar together until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
  3. Add Eggs: Add eggs one at a time to the butter-sugar mixture, beating well after each addition to incorporate fully.
  4. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  5. Combine Wet and Dry: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined to avoid overmixing.
  6. Fold in Pecans: Gently fold in the toasted pecans, ensuring even distribution throughout the batter.
  7. Prepare Baking Pan: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a loaf pan and lightly flour it to prevent sticking.
  8. Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake in the preheated oven for 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  9. Cool: Remove the cake from the oven and allow it to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
  10. Make Cream Cheese Icing: In a medium bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar and milk, mixing until the icing reaches a spreadable consistency.
  11. Ice the Cake: Once the cake is fully cooled, spread the cream cheese icing evenly over the top.
  12. Serve: Slice and enjoy your butter pecan cake loaf with cream cheese icing.

Notes

  • Store leftover cake in an airtight container to maintain freshness.
  • Reheat slices briefly in the microwave for a warm treat.
  • Serve with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for extra indulgence.
  • To enhance nutty flavor, toast pecans before adding to the batter.

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