BUTTER PECAN POUND CAKE

Preparation Time: 20 minutes

Baking Time: 1 hour and 15 minutes

Servings: 12-16 slices

Difficulty Level: Intermediate

Ingredients:

For the Cake:

• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 2 cups granulated sugar
• 4 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup sour cream

For the Butter Pecan Mixture:

• 1 cup pecans, chopped
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
• 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

For the Glaze:

• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 2 tablespoons milk
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions:

For the Butter Pecan Mixture:

1. Prepare Pecans:
   • In a small bowl, mix together chopped pecans, melted butter, brown sugar, and ground cinnamon. Set aside.

For the Cake:

1. Preheat Oven:
   • Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C). Grease and flour a 10-inch bundt pan.
2. Cream Butter and Sugar:
   • In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
3. Add Eggs and Vanilla:
   • Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
4. Combine Dry Ingredients:
   • In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
5. Add Dry Ingredients:
   • Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with sour cream. Begin and end with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
6. Add Butter Pecan Mixture:
   • Gently fold in the prepared butter pecan mixture into the cake batter.
7. Bake:
   • Pour the batter into the prepared bundt pan. Smooth the top with a spatula. Bake in the preheated oven for 1 hour and 15 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
8. Cool:
   • Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 15 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.

For the Glaze:

1. Prepare Glaze:
   • In a small bowl, whisk together powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth.
2. Drizzle Glaze:
   • Drizzle the glaze over the cooled cake.
3. Slice and Serve:
   • Once the glaze has set, slice and serve your delicious Butter Pecan Pound Cake.

Note:

• Ensure the cake is completely cooled before applying the glaze to prevent it from melting.
• You can add a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream when serving for an extra treat.