Recipe Directions
Step 1: Prepare the Cake Batter
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×13-inch baking pan and set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs, one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract.
Step 2: Mix Dry Ingredients
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the buttermilk, until fully incorporated.
- Fold in the chopped toasted pecans until evenly distributed throughout the batter.
Step 3: Bake the Cake
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread it out evenly.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool completely in the pan on a wire rack.
Step 4: Make the Frosting
- In a mixing bowl, beat together the softened butter, powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
- Spread the frosting evenly over the cooled cake, then sprinkle the chopped toasted pecans over the top for garnish.
Step 5: Serve and Enjoy
- Once the frosting has set, slice the Butter Pecan Sheet Cake into squares or rectangles.
- Serve and enjoy the irresistible blend of buttery cake, creamy frosting, and crunchy pecans.
Kitchen Equipment Needed
To make this Butter Pecan Sheet Cake, you’ll need:
- 9×13-inch baking pan
- Mixing bowls
- Hand or stand mixer
- Whisk
- Spatula
- Wire rack (for cooling)