Because you only get one first impression.
Molly Bolton
Nothing says “welcome to the neighborhood” quite like freshly baked, homemade cake.
“New Neighbor Cake,” as were calling it, is based on a traditionalbuttermilk farmhouse cake.
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But the real star of the show?
The brown sugar-pecan topping.
And did we mention how easy this New Neighbor Cake is to whip up?
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Because we could all use a good dose of kindness (and cake) right about now.
see to it to include a gift tag for a personalized touch.
Grease a 9-inch springform pan with baking spray, and line the bottom of the pan with parchment paper.
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Add the egg and beat until well combined.
Be careful not to overmix.
Bake Cake:
Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth into an even layer.
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When the cake has about 10 minutes left in the oven, prepare the pecan topping.
Add the melted butter and heavy cream and stir to combine.
Return the cake to the oven and bake for an additional 10 minutes.
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Cool and serve:
Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 20 minutes.
Allow to cool completely before serving.
Frequently Asked Questions
This cake can be stored for up to a couple days at room temperature.
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Past that point, it’s best to refrigerate or freeze the cake to keep it fresh.
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