Butter Pecan Sheet Cake

Name: Butter Pecan Sheet Cake
Prep time: 85 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 105 min
Ingredients: 1 1⁄2 cups butter, softened, divided; 1 1⁄2 cups sugar; 4 eggs; 3 teaspoons vanilla, divided; 1 cup buttermilk; 3 cups all-purpose flour; 2 teaspoons baking powder; 1⁄2 teaspoon salt; 3 cups powdered sugar; 3 tablespoons milk; 2 cups Pecan Pieces, toasted and divided

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Highlighting the rich flavors of pecans and browned butter, this delicious sheet cake will have guests going nutty, in a good way!

Serves: 24Prep: 1 hour 25 minutesCook: 20 minutesTotal: 1 hour 45 minutesDifficulty: Easy

Serves: 24

Ingredients

1 1⁄2 cups butter, softened, divided
1 1⁄2 cups sugar
4 eggs
3 teaspoons vanilla, divided
1 cup buttermilk
3 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1⁄2 teaspoon salt
3 cups powdered sugar
3 tablespoons milk
2 cups Pecan Pieces, toasted and divided

Directions

Step 1
Preheat oven to 350°F. Butter 13”x18” rimmed baking sheet; set aside.
Step 2
In mixing bowl, beat together ¾ cup butter and sugar until fluffy. Beat in eggs and 2 teaspoons vanilla until well combined. Add buttermilk; beat to combine.
Step 3
Scrape down bowl. Add flour, baking powder and salt. Beat on low until just combined. Fold in 1 cup pecan pieces.
Step 4
Pour batter in prepared pan. Bake 20 to 25 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Place on wire rack to cool completely.
Step 5
Meanwhile, in small skillet over medium heat, melt ¾ cup butter. Cook 4 to 6 minutes; butter will foam and bubble before starting to turn a golden-brown color and smell nutty. Remove from heat; cool completely.
Step 6
Beat together cooled browned butter with powdered sugar and remaining 1 teaspoon vanilla until smooth. Add milk, 1 tablespoon at a time, until frosting is a spreadable consistency.
Step 7
Spread frosting over cooled cake. Sprinkle with remaining 1 cup pecan pieces. Store at room temperature for 1 to 2 days or refrigerate for longer.