Butter Pecan Loaf Icing (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
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2 cups granulated sugar.
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1 cup unsalted butter, softened.
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4 eggs, large size.
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1 teaspoon of vanilla extract.
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1 teaspoon of optional butter flavoring, if desired.
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2 cups of regular all-purpose flour.
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1 teaspoon of baking powder.
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Half a teaspoon of baking soda.
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Half a teaspoon of salt.
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1 cup buttermilk or milk with a spoonful of vinegar added.
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1 cup pecans, toasted and chopped up.
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8 ounces of softened cream cheese.
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Half a cup of softened unsalted butter.
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4 cups of powdered sugar.
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
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1-2 tablespoons of milk, to thin if necessary.
# Instructions:
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Warm up your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a 9x5-inch loaf pan by coating with grease and flour.
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On medium heat, toast the pecans in a skillet for about 5-7 minutes. Stir them often until they're toasty and smell good. Let them cool afterward.
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Using a large bowl, whip together the sugar with the softened butter until it turns fluffy and pale.
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Mix in the eggs, one by one, making sure each is fully incorporated before adding the next. Then stir vanilla and the optional butter extract into the batter.
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In a separate bowl, blend the dry items: flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
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Alternate adding dry ingredients and buttermilk into the wet mixture. Don't overmix, stop once it's just blended.
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Gently stir the toasted pecans into the mixture.
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Pour the batter evenly into the loaf pan and make the surface smooth.
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Bake for about 55-65 minutes. It's ready when a toothpick comes out clean after being poked into the center.
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Let the cake sit in the baking pan for 10-15 minutes. Then move it to a wire rack and let it cool completely.
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For the frosting, beat together the cream cheese and butter until it's soft and smooth.
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Slowly mix in the powdered sugar. Stir in vanilla and use milk to thin it out if needed.
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Once the cake is cool to the touch, spread the cream cheese frosting over the top. Sprinkle extra chopped pecans on if you'd like.
# Notes:
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Soft loaf packed with butter pecan flavor and topped with creamy frosting.
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Ideal for cozy gatherings, snack time, or an indulgent treat at home.