Pecan Pound Cake Recipe

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  • Prep Time

    15 mins

  • Cook Time

    1 hr 15 mins

  • Total Time

    1 hr 20 mins

  • Servings

    24 slices (2 loaves)

  • Calories

    408 kcal

  • Course

    Dessert

  • Cuisine

    American

Pecan Pound Cake Recipe

Decadent Pecan Pound Recipe with crusty Praline topping. It's the prefect edible gift or holiday dessert for family gatherings.

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Ingredients

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  • 1 pound unsalted butter (4 sticks) softened and divided
  • 3 cups brown sugar, packed and divided
  • 6 large eggs
  • 4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/4 cups whole milk, divided
  • 3 teaspoons vanilla extract, divided
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 cup broken pecan pieces
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Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F. Spray two 9 X 5 loaf pans with nonstick cooking spray.
  2. Place 3 sticks butter and 2 1/2 cups brown sugar in the bowl of an electric mixer. Beat on high to cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy, about 3-5 minutes. Scrape the bowl, then mix in the eggs, 1 cup milk, 2 teaspoons vanilla extract, salt and baking powder. Slowly add in the flour. Scrape the bowl, then beat until smooth.
  3. Divide the batter into the two loaf pans. Bake for 65-80 minutes, until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes on clean. Cool in pans for 10 minutes. Then flip out onto a cooling rack.
  4. Once the cakes are out of the oven, place the remaining 1 stick of butter, 1/2 cup of brown sugar, and 1/4 cup milk in a small sauce pot. Heat over medium heat until the mixture comes to a low boil. Boil for 4-5 minutes, then remove from heat and whisk in 1 teaspoon vanilla and 2 cups powdered sugar. Whisk until smooth, then stir in the pecan pieces.
  5. While the praline mixture is still warm, pour it over the top of both pound cakes. Allow them to cool to room temperature before cutting or wrapping.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 1slice Calories 408kcal (20%) Carbohydrates 54g (18%) Protein 5g (10%) Fat 20g (31%) Saturated Fat 11g (55%) Cholesterol 83mg (28%) Sodium 177mg (7%) Potassium 129mg (4%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 37g (74%) Vitamin A 555IU (11%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 61mg (6%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 24slices (2 loaves)

Amount Per Serving

Calories 408 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving 1slice
Calories 408kcal 20%
Carbohydrates 54g 18%
Protein 5g 10%
Fat 20g 31%
Saturated Fat 11g 55%
Cholesterol 83mg 28%
Sodium 177mg 7%
Potassium 129mg 3%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 37g 74%
Vitamin A 555IU 11%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 61mg 6%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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