Butter Pecan Bundt Cake Recipe
This Butter Pecan Bundt Cake is a delightful dessert featuring rich butter flavor and crunchy pecans. Made with a simple batter, it combines flour, sugar, eggs, and butter, creating a moist texture. Bake until golden, then drizzle with a buttery glaze for added sweetness. Perfect for any occasion or gathering!
Equipment
- Bundt pan
- Mixing bowls
- Hand mixer or stand mixer
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Rubber spatula
- Cooling rack
Ingredients
- 6.8 ounces instant French vanilla pudding mix just the powder
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 1/2 cups sour cream
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups unsalted butter softened
- 6 teaspoons butter extract divided
- 4 cups granulated sugar
- 3 cups brown sugar
- 8 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons vanilla extract
- 2 cups buttermilk
- 2 cups pecans chopped and toasted
For the Glaze:
- 2 teaspoons butter extract
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 4 tablespoons milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a Bundt pan.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together the pudding mix, flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add Eggs and Extracts: Mix in the eggs one at a time, then add the vanilla and 3 teaspoons of butter extract.
- Combine Ingredients: Gradually add the dry mixture to the butter mixture, alternating with the sour cream and buttermilk, starting and ending with the dry mixture. Stir in the toasted pecans.
- Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared Bundt pan and smooth the top. Bake for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool: Allow the cake to cool in the pan for about 15 minutes, then invert onto a wire rack to cool completely.
- Make the Glaze: In a bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, milk, butter extract, and vanilla until smooth.
- Glaze the Cake: Drizzle the glaze over the cooled cake.