Butter Pecan Cake with Cheesecake Frosting Recipe

Here’s a decadent Butter Pecan Cake with Cheesecake Frosting—moist, nutty, and creamy, perfect for special occasions or any indulgent treat! 🍰🥜🧀

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Ingredients

For the Cake

• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
• 4 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
• 2 ½ teaspoons baking powder
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1 cup whole milk
• 1 cup chopped pecans, toasted

For the Cheesecake Frosting

• 8 oz (225 g) cream cheese, softened
• ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
• 3–4 cups powdered sugar, sifted
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1–2 tablespoons milk (optional, for desired consistency)

For Garnish

• Toasted pecans, chopped

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