Pecan Butter Cake

Name: Pecan Butter Cake
Ingredients: 2 cups butter, softened; 2 cups sugar; 9 large eggs, room temperature; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 3 teaspoons vanilla extract; 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest; 3 cups all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 4 cups chopped pecans; 1-1/2 cups golden raisins; Confectioners' sugar, optional

12 ingredients

2 steps

Ingredients

2 cups butter, softened
2 cups sugar
9 large eggs, room temperature
1 tablespoon lemon juice
3 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
4 cups chopped pecans
1-1/2 cups golden raisins
Confectioners' sugar, optional

Directions

1

In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in the lemon juice, vanilla and lemon zest. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture just until combined. Fold in pecans and raisins.
2

Pour into a greased and floured 10-in. fluted tube pan. Bake at 350° for 1-1/4 to 1-1/2 hours or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes; remove from pan to a wire rack to cool completely. Dust with confectioners' sugar if desired.