Description
A delightful Southern staple cake with decadent layers and luxurious praline frosting, perfect for celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 1 cup brown sugar
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- Additional chopped pecans for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease and flour three 9-inch round cake pans.
- Sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 5-6 minutes.
- Add each egg one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Stir in the vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with buttermilk, starting and finishing with flour. Mix until just combined.
- Gently fold in the chopped pecans.
- Divide the batter evenly among the prepared cake pans.
- Bake for about 30-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let the cakes cool in the pans for 20 minutes, then remove from pans and cool completely on wire racks.
- For the frosting, melt the butter in a saucepan, then stir in brown sugar and heavy cream. Bring to a boil, stirring until smooth. Gradually whisk in powdered sugar.
- Once cakes are cool, frost layers with praline frosting and garnish with chopped pecans.
Notes
For a richer flavor, consider adding cocoa powder or spices like cinnamon. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 475
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 59g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 85mg