Butter Pecan Recipe
Make Butter Pecan Recipe in just 1h . Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Base Ingredients
Pecan Ingredients
For Serving
Method
Preparations
- 1
- 2
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a baking dish or line it with parchment paper for easy removal.
Batter Preparation
- 3
Mix the Wet Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, cream together the unsalted butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- 4
Combine the Dry Ingredients
In another bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt.
- 5
Combine Wet and Dry Mixtures
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- 6
Add Toasted Pecans
Fold in the toasted pecans until evenly distributed throughout the batter.
Baking
- 7
Bake the Dessert
Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and spread it evenly. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- 8
Cool and Serve
Allow the dessert to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely. Serve warm or at room temperature topped with whipped cream and caramel sauce.

