- 1 cup (120g) chopped pecans
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
For the Cake:
- 2 ½ cups (315g) all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup (230g) unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups (400g) granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon butter extract (optional, for extra buttery flavor)
- 1 cup (240ml) buttermilk
For the Butter Pecan Frosting:
- 1 cup (230g) unsalted butter, softened
- 4 cups (480g) powdered sugar
- ½ cup (120ml) heavy cream (adjust for consistency)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon butter extract (optional)
- ½ cup toasted pecans (for garnish)