Butter Pecan Pound cake – recipesmakerr

Butter Pecan Pound Cake is a rich, buttery dessert studded with toasted pecans, offering a moist, tender crumb and a nutty flavor that melts in your mouth. Perfect for afternoon tea, dessert, or gifting, this cake is a Southern classic that combines buttery sweetness with the satisfying crunch of pecans.

⏱ PREP TIME

Prep: 20 minutes
Bake: 55–60 minutes
Total: ~1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 8–10

🍳 EQUIPMENT

9×5-inch loaf pan
Mixing bowls
Electric mixer or whisk
Measuring cups & spoons
Spatula
Toothpick for testing doneness

🧾 INGREDIENTS

For the cake:

1 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 ½ cups granulated sugar
4 large eggs, room temperature
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 tsp butter flavoring (optional, for extra richness)
2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
½ tsp baking powder
½ tsp salt
1 cup milk
1 cup toasted pecans, chopped

For the topping (optional):

2 tbsp butter, melted
¼ cup chopped pecans
2 tbsp brown sugar

📝 INGREDIENT NOTES

Butter: Softened for creamy, airy batter.
Pecans: Toast beforehand for deeper flavor and crunch.
Butter flavoring: Optional, enhances nutty richness.
Milk: Adds moisture for a tender crumb.

👩‍🍳 INSTRUCTIONS

1️⃣ Preheat oven

Preheat oven to 175°C / 350°F. Grease and flour a 9×5-inch loaf pan.

2️⃣ Cream butter and sugar

In a bowl, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, beating well. Stir in vanilla and butter flavoring.

3️⃣ Mix dry ingredients

In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, and salt.

4️⃣ Combine wet and dry

Alternate adding dry ingredients and milk to the butter mixture, beginning and ending with dry ingredients. Fold in toasted pecans.

5️⃣ Bake

Pour batter into prepared pan. Bake 55–60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

6️⃣ Optional topping

Mix melted butter, brown sugar, and chopped pecans. Spread over warm cake for extra sweetness and crunch.

7️⃣ Cool & serve

Allow cake to cool in pan 10–15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack. Slice and serve.

🥗 NUTRITION FACTS (approx. per slice)

Calories: ~380
Protein: 5g
Carbs: 45g
Fat: 18g
Fiber: 2g
Sugar: 28g

⭐ TIPS FOR PERFECT BUTTER PECAN POUND CAKE

Toast pecans to enhance flavor and aroma.
Use room-temperature eggs for better batter consistency.
Don’t overmix after adding flour to keep the cake tender.
Test doneness with a toothpick to avoid overbaking.
Serve with tea, coffee, or a scoop of ice cream for indulgence.