Description
Indulge in the delightful experience of Butter Pecan Pound Cake, a moist and rich dessert that is perfect for any occasion. This delectable cake features a buttery base combined with toasted pecans, creating a lovely nutty flavor that will impress your guests or satisfy your sweet cravings at home. Whether served at a birthday party, holiday gathering, or enjoyed as an afternoon snack with coffee or tea, this easy-to-make pound cake is sure to become a favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 cups softened butter
- 1.5 cups sugar
- 5 large eggs (room temperature)
- 2 cups sifted all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 cup chopped toasted pecans
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×5 inch baking pan.
- In a mixing bowl, beat together softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy (3-5 minutes).
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour and baking powder; gradually add to wet mixture on low speed until just combined.
- Fold in toasted pecans gently using a rubber spatula.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for about 60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: For added flavor, incorporate vanilla extract or spices such as cinnamon into the batter. Experiment with different nuts like walnuts or almonds if desired.