Pecan Cream Cheese Cake

Ingredients

• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 8 oz cream cheese, softened
• 2 cups granulated sugar
• 4 large eggs
• 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• ½ tsp baking powder
• ½ tsp salt
• 1 cup chopped pecans

Cream Cheese Frosting

• 8 oz cream cheese, softened
• ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
• 2 cups powdered sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C). Grease a bundt or loaf pan.
2. Cream butter, cream cheese, and sugar until light and fluffy.
3. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
4. Mix in vanilla extract.
5. In a separate bowl, combine flour, baking powder, and salt.
6. Gradually add dry ingredients to the batter.
7. Fold in chopped pecans.
8. Pour batter into prepared pan and smooth the top.
9. Bake for 60–70 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
10. Let cool completely before frosting.

Frosting Instructions

1. Beat cream cheese and butter until smooth.
2. Add powdered sugar gradually.
3. Mix in vanilla until creamy.
4. Spread generously over cooled cake.