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Cake plate with brown sugar pecan pound cake

Brown Sugar Pecan Pound Cake

Diana Rattray
This simple, rich brown sugar pecan pound cake brings a burst of flavor to any gathering. This cold-oven pound cake is a treat!
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Servings 16 servings
Calories 467
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Course cakes
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 1/2 cups butter, room temperature
  • 2 cups brown sugar, packed
  • 5 large eggs
  • 3 cups flour, (13 1/2 ounces)
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 3/4 cup milk
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 cups chopped pecans
  • powdered sugar or vanilla icing

Instructions

  • Generously grease and flour a 10-inch tube cake pan or 12-cup Bundt cake pan.
  • In a mixing bowl with an electric mixer, beat the butter and brown sugar for about 5 minutes, or until light and fluffy. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
  • In another bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, salt, and baking powder. Stir with a spoon or whisk to blend.
  • Combine the milk and vanilla.
  • Add the dry ingredients, alternating with milk and vanilla mixture and ending with the dry mixture. After each addition, beat just enough to combine.
  • Fold in the chopped pecans.
  • Spoon the batter into the prepared cake pan.
  • Place the cake in the cold oven and then set the temperature on 300 F.
  • Bake for about 1 hour and 15 minutes, or until the cake springs back when lightly touched with finger.
  • Let the cake stand 5 minutes and then turn out onto a rack to cool.
  • Before serving, sift powdered sugar over top or drizzle with a cake glaze.
  • Store in airtight container.

Nutrition

Calories: 467kcalCarbohydrates: 48gProtein: 6gFat: 29gSaturated Fat: 13gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 11gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 105mgSodium: 275mgPotassium: 162mgFiber: 2gSugar: 28gVitamin A: 642IUVitamin C: 0.1mgCalcium: 71mgIron: 2mg

Disclaimer:

Our nutritional information is based on a third-party application that analyzes the ingredients list to determine the values. The information is meant to be helpful, but should be considered an estimate. Values may differ depending on measurements, brands, serving variations, and database availability.

Keyword brown sugar, pecans, pound cake
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