This recipe delivers a moist and flavorful cake with a rich pecan topping. It’s a classic Southern dessert that’s perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients:
- For the Cake:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
- For the Pecan Topping:
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/2 cup melted butter
- 1 cup chopped pecans
Instructions:
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×13 inch baking pan.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, oil, vanilla extract, and eggs.
- Combine Wet and Dry: Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- Prepare Pecan Topping: In a small bowl, combine the brown sugar, melted butter, and chopped pecans.
- Assemble Cake: Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan. Spread the pecan topping evenly over the batter.
- Bake: Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool: Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before cutting and serving.
Tips:
- For extra flavor, add 1 teaspoon of almond extract along with the vanilla extract.
- To make the cake even more decadent, fold in 1 cup of chopped pecans to the batter before pouring it into the pan.
- Serve with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a drizzle of caramel sauce.
Enjoy this delicious and classic Southern Pecan Cake!