BUTTER PECAN POUND CAKE WITH CARAMEL GLAZE

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This cake is so good, it will make you do a happy dance! It was created one day when I was trying to figure out what to do with some leftover pecans. I heard someone saying they loved pecan pound cake with caramel frosting, so I came up with a caramel glaze to pour over my cake,

Provided by Renee Covington

Categories     Cakes

Time 1h35m

Number Of Ingredients 15

3 c cake flour
2 c sugar
1 tsp baking powder
1 tsp salt
1/2 c baking soda
2 tsp vanilla extract
1 c buttermilk
2 sticks softened butter
4 eggs
1 1/2 c chopped pecans
CARAMEL GLAZE
1 c firmly packed brown sugar
1/2 c butter
1/4 c milk
1 tsp vanilla extract

Steps:

  • 1. Bake at 325 degrees for 1 hour or until tooth pick comes out of cake clean when testing Grease and flour an angel food cake pan or a bundt pan
  • 2. In a large bowl mix together cake flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt. Then add buttermilk, eggs, sticks of butter, and vanilla extract. Mix for 2 minutes then fold in chopped pecans.
  • 3. Pour into the greased pan and bake for 1 hour or until a tooth pick comes out clean when you test for doneness. Let the cake cool for 15 minute - ½ hour then remove.
  • 4. Caramel Glaze Directions
  • 5. In a sauce pan add butter and let it melt then add brown sugar and milk. Stirring constantly, bring to a boil for 2 minutes then remove from heat. Stir in the vanilla extract and stir for about 1 minute. Spoon or pour glaze over the cake. Enjoy!

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