Homemade Butter Pecan Pound Cake

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🍰 Homemade Butter Pecan Pound Cake 🥜✨

A rich, buttery pound cake packed with toasted pecans, drizzled with creamy glaze and caramel, making it the ultimate Southern dessert! 🤤🔥

📝 Ingredients:

For the Pound Cake:

1 cup unsalted butter, softened

2 cups granulated sugar

4 large eggs

1 tbsp vanilla extract

½ cup buttermilk

½ cup sour cream

2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour

1 tsp baking powder

½ tsp salt

1 ½ cups toasted pecans, chopped

For the Butter Pecan Glaze:

2 cups powdered sugar

3 tbsp melted butter

2 tbsp milk or heavy cream

1 tsp vanilla extract

For the Caramel Drizzle (Optional but Recommended!):

½ cup caramel sauce (store-bought or homemade)

¼ cup extra toasted pecans for topping


👨‍🍳 Instructions:

Step 1: Toast the Pecans

1️⃣ Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).

2️⃣ Spread chopped pecans on a baking sheet and toast for 5-7 minutes, until fragrant. Let cool.

Step 2: Make the Pound Cake Batter

1️⃣ In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until fluffy (about 3 minutes).

2️⃣ Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each.

3️⃣ Mix in vanilla extract, buttermilk, and sour cream until combined.

4️⃣ In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.

5️⃣ Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.

6️⃣ Fold in toasted pecans for that buttery crunch!

Step 3: Bake the Pound Cake

1️⃣ Grease and flour a bundt pan or loaf pan.

2️⃣ Pour batter into the pan and bake for 60-70 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.

3️⃣ Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.

Step 4: Make the Butter Pecan Glaze

1️⃣ Whisk together powdered sugar, melted butter, milk, and vanilla until smooth.

2️⃣ Pour over the cooled cake, letting it drip beautifully down the sides.

Step 5: Finish with Caramel & Pecans

1️⃣ Drizzle caramel sauce over the glazed cake.

2️⃣ Sprinkle with extra toasted pecans for that finishing touch!

🔥 Pro Tips:

✅ For extra moisture, substitute brown sugar for half of the granulated sugar!

✅ Use browned butter instead of regular butter for a nutty, rich flavor!

✅ Chill before slicing for a neater cut, or serve warm with vanilla ice cream! 🍨

Would you try this Butter Pecan Pound Cake? 🍰🥜🔥 It’s perfect for holidays, potlucks, or just a sweet treat! 😍

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