Pecan Pound Cake Classic Southern (Printer-Friendly)

Rich pound cake with toasted pecans, buttery crumb, and caramel hints—an irresistible southern classic for dessert lovers.

# What You’ll Need to Cook:

→ For the cake batter

01 - 250 g unsalted butter, softened
02 - 200 g granulated sugar
03 - 100 g light brown sugar, packed
04 - 4 large eggs, at room temperature
05 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
06 - 300 g all-purpose flour
07 - 2 teaspoons baking powder
08 - 0.5 teaspoon fine sea salt
09 - 120 g sour cream
10 - 60 ml whole milk

→ For the pecans

11 - 150 g pecan halves, toasted and chopped

→ For preparing the pan

12 - Butter, for greasing
13 - Flour, for dusting

# Steps to Prepare:

01 - Preheat oven to 175°C. Grease a loaf or Bundt pan with butter and dust with flour. Arrange pecan halves on a baking sheet and toast for 8 minutes until fragrant; chop and set aside.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, beat softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar with an electric mixer for 3-4 minutes until creamy and pale.
03 - Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract and salt until well combined.
04 - In a separate bowl, whisk flour and baking powder together.
05 - Add dry ingredients to the butter mixture in three parts, alternating with sour cream and milk. Begin and end with the dry ingredients, mixing gently until just combined to avoid overmixing.
06 - Gently fold the toasted, chopped pecans into the batter until evenly distributed. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the surface. Optionally, sprinkle extra pecans on top.
07 - Bake for 55-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool in the pan for 15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

# Extra Cooking Tips:

01 - Use room temperature butter and eggs for optimal emulsification, ensuring a tender crumb.
02 - Toasting pecans before incorporating enhances their nutty, caramelized flavor.
03 - Avoid overmixing the batter after combining wet and dry ingredients to maintain Moistness.

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