Ingredients
– 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
– 1 ½ cups sugar
– 4 large eggs
– 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
– 2 cups all-purpose flour
– 1 teaspoon baking powder
– 1 teaspoon salt
– 1 cup pecans, chopped
– 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened
– 4 cups powdered sugar
– 1/2 cup milk
Equipment Needed
– Mixing bowls
– Electric mixer
– 9×13 inch baking pan
– Rubber spatula
– Measuring cups and spoons
– Baking parchment (optional)
Step-by-Step Instructions
First, preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease your baking pan to ensure an easy release later on. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy. This should take about 3-4 minutes. Next, add in the eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition, followed by the vanilla extract. Now, combine the flour, baking powder, and salt in another bowl, and gradually add this dry mixture to your wet ingredients, mixing just until combined. Don’t overmix! This creates a tender cake. **(See the next page below to continue steps…)**