Introduction
If you love moist, buttery cakes with a nutty twist, this Butter Pecan Cake is your new go-to dessert. Perfect for celebrations, tea time, or just treating yourself, it combines a soft, tender crumb with the warm, toasty flavor of pecans.

Ingredients

For the Cake:

1 ¼ cups butter, softened, divided

2 teaspoons baking powder

2 ½ cups all-purpose flour

1 ½ cups granulated sugar

4 large eggs

1 cup buttermilk

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 cup chopped pecans, toasted

For the Frosting (optional):

½ cup butter, softened

4 cups powdered sugar

½ teaspoon vanilla extract

3–4 tablespoons milk

½ cup chopped pecans for garnish

How to Make