Description
This rich and buttery Butter Pecan Pound Cake is packed with toasted pecans for a deliciously nutty flavor. Perfect for holidays, parties, or just as an indulgent treat!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup chopped toasted pecans
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F. Grease and flour a 10-inch bundt pan.
- Toast pecans in a skillet for 5 minutes until fragrant.
- Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
- Mix flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add to butter mixture, alternating with buttermilk.
- Fold in pecans and vanilla.
- Pour batter into the pan and bake for 70-80 minutes.
- Cool for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Toasting the pecans enhances their flavor.
- Serve with caramel glaze or whipped cream for added sweetness.
- Prep Time: 20 min
- Cook Time: 75 min
- Category: dessert
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 35 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 5 g
Keywords: Butter Pecan Pound Cake, Pound Cake Recipe, Butter Pecan Cake, Easy Pound Cake