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:
- Prepare Pecans:
- In a small bowl, mix together chopped pecans, melted butter, brown sugar, and ground cinnamon. Set aside.
For the Cake:
- Preheat Oven:
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C). Grease and flour a 10-inch bundt pan.
- Cream Butter and Sugar:
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add Eggs and Vanilla:
- Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Combine Dry Ingredients:
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- 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.
- Add Butter Pecan Mixture:
- Gently fold in the prepared butter pecan mixture into the cake batter.
- 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.
- 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:
- Prepare Glaze:
- In a small bowl, whisk together powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Drizzle Glaze:
- Drizzle the glaze over the cooled cake.
- 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.
