Ingredients
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For the Cake:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened 🧈
- 2 cups granulated sugar 🍬
- 4 large eggs 🥚
- 3 cups all-purpose flour 🍞
- ¼ teaspoon baking powder 🧂
- ½ teaspoon salt 🧂
- 1 cup sour cream 🍶
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 🍦
- 1 teaspoon butter extract 🧈
- 1 cup pecans, chopped and toasted 🌰
For the Glaze:
- ½ cup powdered sugar 🍩
- 1 tablespoon milk 🥛
- 1 tablespoon butter, melted 🧈
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract 🍦
- ¼ cup pecans, chopped (for garnish) 🌰
- 2 tablespoons caramel syrup (optional for drizzle) 🍮
Instructions
1️⃣ Preheat the Oven:
- Set the oven to 325°F (163°C).
- Grease and flour a 10-inch bundt pan or tube pan to prevent sticking.
2️⃣ Prepare the Cake Batter:
- Cream Butter and Sugar:
- In a large mixing bowl, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 5–7 minutes. This step is crucial for achieving a tender cake.
- Add Eggs:
- Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition to fully incorporate.
- Mix Dry Ingredients:
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients:
- Gradually add the dry mixture to the butter mixture, alternating with sour cream. Start and end with the dry ingredients.
- Flavor and Nuts:
- Stir in vanilla extract, butter extract, and toasted pecans until evenly distributed.
3️⃣ Bake the Cake:
- Fill the Pan:
- Pour the batter into the prepared bundt pan, smoothing the top with a spatula.
- Bake:
- Bake for 60–70 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool:
- Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
4️⃣ Prepare the Glaze:
- Mix Glaze Ingredients:
- In a small bowl, whisk together powdered sugar, milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Drizzle the Glaze:
- Once the cake is completely cooled, drizzle the glaze over the top.
5️⃣ Garnish:
- Sprinkle with chopped pecans and drizzle with caramel syrup, if desired.
Notes
- Toast the Pecans: Lightly toast the pecans in a dry skillet over medium heat for 2–3 minutes, stirring frequently. This enhances their flavor.
- Room Temperature Ingredients: Ensure the butter, eggs, and sour cream are at room temperature for a smooth batter.
- Don’t Overmix: Once the dry ingredients are added, mix just until combined to avoid a dense cake.
- Grease Thoroughly: Pay extra attention to greasing the bundt pan to prevent sticking.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 70 minutes