Butter Pecan Cream Cheese Cake

This rich and moist butter pecan cream cheese cake is packed with toasted pecans and topped with a luscious creamy frosting. It’s a decadent dessert perfect for holidays or special occasions.

Ingredients

1 cup unsalted butter, softened
8 oz cream cheese, softened
2 cups granulated sugar
4 large eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup buttermilk
1 1/2 cups chopped pecans, toasted

For the frosting:
8 oz cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
3 cups powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup chopped pecans (optional, for garnish)

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