Description
Classic butter pound cake beckons with rich, velvety layers of comfort from Southern kitchens. Buttery crumb and delicate sweetness invite bakers to savor each tender slice with pure culinary joy.
Ingredients
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Cake Ingredients:
- 2 cups pecans
- 3 sticks (24 tablespoons / 340 grams) unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 5 large eggs, at room temperature
- 3 cups cake flour
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 ounces (113 grams) cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
Frosting Ingredients:
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 3 tablespoons (42 grams) butter, softened
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2–4 tablespoons Southern Butter Pecan Coffee Creamer (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (165°C), ensuring precise temperature for optimal baking results.
- Prepare a 10-inch tube or Bundt pan by generously spraying with nonstick cooking spray and dusting lightly with flour to prevent sticking.
- Toast pecans in melted butter over medium heat for approximately 5 minutes, stirring continuously to achieve a golden, fragrant finish without burning.
- Transfer toasted pecans to a food processor and pulse until finely ground, creating a rich, nutty powder for the cake batter.
- Sift cake flour, baking powder, and salt together in a separate bowl, ensuring a smooth, lump-free dry ingredient mixture.
- Cream butter and both sugars in a stand mixer for 10 minutes, creating a light, fluffy base that incorporates air for a tender cake texture.
- Incorporate eggs individually, mixing thoroughly after each addition to maintain a smooth, consistent batter.
- Blend in vanilla extract, distributing the flavor evenly throughout the mixture.
- Gradually fold in flour mixture and ground pecans, alternating between the two and ending with flour to maintain optimal batter consistency.
- Transfer batter to the prepared pan, spreading evenly to ensure uniform baking.
- Bake for 75-90 minutes, checking doneness at 75 minutes by inserting a toothpick – it should emerge with minimal crumbs.
- Prepare cream cheese frosting by blending softened cream cheese and butter until smooth, gradually incorporating powdered sugar and vanilla extract.
- Allow cake to cool completely before applying frosting, spreading evenly across the surface.
- Optionally garnish cake edges with chopped pecans for added texture and visual appeal.
Notes
- Toast pecans carefully to enhance their nutty flavor without burning, creating a rich, deep taste that elevates the entire cake’s profile.
- Cream butter and sugar thoroughly for a full 10 minutes to ensure an ultra-light, fluffy texture that makes this pound cake melt in your mouth.
- Use room temperature eggs and butter to guarantee smooth incorporation and prevent lumpy batter, resulting in a more consistent cake texture.
- Adjust baking time based on your specific oven, checking at 75 minutes with a toothpick test to prevent over-baking and maintain moisture.
- Prep Time: 35 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 38 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 55 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg