butter pecan pound cake recipe

Absolutely! Butter Pecan Pound Cake is a decadent treat perfect for cozy moments, especially in fall. Here’s a butter pecan pound cake recipe that’s rich, buttery, and bursting with nutty flavors.

Ingredients

Cake Batter:

• 1 cup (227g) unsalted butter, softened
• 2 cups (400g) granulated sugar
• 1 cup (240ml) buttermilk
• 5 large eggs
• 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
• 3 cups (375g) all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• ½ teaspoon baking soda
• ½ teaspoon salt

Butter Pecan Mixture:

• 1 cup (120g) chopped pecans
• 4 tablespoons (56g) unsalted butter
• ¼ cup (50g) brown sugar

Instructions

Step 1: Prep the Butter Pecan Mixture

1. In a skillet, melt 4 tablespoons of butter over medium heat.
2. Add the chopped pecans and brown sugar. Stir until the pecans are toasted and coated, about 3-4 minutes.
3. Remove from heat and let cool.

Step 2: Make the Cake Batter

1. Preheat Oven: Preheat to 325°F (160°C). Grease and flour a bundt pan or loaf pan.
2. Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy (about 3-4 minutes).
3. Add Eggs and Vanilla: Mix in eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract.
4. Mix Dry Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
5. Combine: Add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture alternately with buttermilk, starting and ending with dry ingredients. Mix just until combined.
6. Fold in Pecans: Gently fold in the cooled butter pecan mixture.

Step 3: Bake the Cake

1. Pour the batter into the prepared pan, smoothing the top.
2. Bake for 60-75 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
3. Cool in the pan for 15 minutes, then invert onto a wire rack to cool completely.

Optional Butter Pecan Glaze

• 2 tablespoons butter
• ¼ cup (50g) brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons heavy cream
• ½ teaspoon vanilla
• ¼ cup (30g) chopped pecans

1. In a small saucepan, melt the butter and brown sugar. Stir until dissolved.
2. Add heavy cream and simmer for 1-2 minutes until slightly thickened.
3. Remove from heat, stir in vanilla and pecans, and drizzle over the cooled cake.

Serve & Enjoy!

Slice and serve this rich, buttery cake as a dessert or indulgent breakfast treat. Pair it with coffee, tea, or even a scoop of vanilla ice cream. Would you eat it?