Butter pecan cake refers to a delicious dessert which is believed to have originated in America. Butter pecan cake is served across many bakeries and restaurants around the world. Easy to make, this dish can be prepared at home too. The main ingredients used to make this dish are butter, flour, sugar, milk, light cream, pecans and eggs. Butter pecan cake is an elegant dish and frequently made during Thanksgiving and other festivals. This dish is high on proteins, but it is also very high on fats and calories.