CARAMEL PECAN POUND CAKE

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My state is known for the delicious pecans it produces, so this recipe definitely represents Georgia. The pecan flavor comes through nicely in this cake.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Desserts

Time 1h50m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

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Ingredients

1 cup butter, softened
2-1/4 cups packed brown sugar
1 cup sugar
5 eggs
3 teaspoons vanilla extract
3 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup milk
1 cup finely chopped pecans
Confectioners' sugar
Fresh fruit, optional

Steps:

In a large bowl, cream butter and sugars until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each. Stir in vanilla. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; add to the creamed mixture alternately with milk. Beat on low speed just until blended. Fold in pecans. , Pour into a greased and floured 10-in. tube pan. Bake at 325° for 1-1/2 hours or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack to cool completely. Dust with confectioners' sugar. Serve with fruit if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 436 calories, Fat 19g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 99mg cholesterol, Sodium 242mg sodium, Carbohydrate 62g carbohydrate (44g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 6g protein.