Go Back
–+ servings
Simply Divine Butter Pecan Pound Cake Recipe

Simply Divine Butter Pecan Pound Cake

Shaziya
There’s something truly magical about the rich, buttery aroma of a freshly baked pound cake, especially when it’s infused with the nutty crunch of pecans. With just 15 minutes of prep and an hour in the oven, this recipe is surprisingly simple yet delivers a show-stopping dessert.
Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 minute
Servings 8 people

Ingredients
  

For the Pecan Cake:

  • 1 cup butter, softened 8oz/225g
  • 1 ¼ cups dark brown sugar 7½oz/213g
  • 4 large eggs at room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1¾ cups all-purpose flour 8¾oz/207g
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1½ cups pecans toasted and chopped

For the Maple Glaze:

  • 6 tablespoons butter 3oz/85g, at room temperature
  • ½ cup dark brown sugar 3oz/85g
  • 1 tablespoon water
  • 2 teaspoons maple syrup
  • ¾ cup powdered sugar 3oz/85g, sifted

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C) and butter and flour a 9x5-inch (12½x23cm) loaf pan. Set aside.
  • To make the pound cake: In a large bowl or mixer, cream together the butter and brown sugar for a few minutes, until fluffy.
  • Add the eggs, one at a time, and then add the vanilla extract and beat until fully mixed.
  • In a separate large bowl, whisk the flour, baking powder, and salt together, and then add to the butter mixture in three increments.
  • Once the batter is evenly combined, fold in the pecans and spread into the prepared pan.
  • Bake for 50-60 minutes, until a wood skewer inserted into the center, comes out clean. Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes before inverting onto a wire rack to cool completely.
  • Once the cake is cooled, make the glaze: cook the butter, brown sugar, water, and maple syrup over medium heat until the butter and brown sugar melt.
  • Remove from the heat and whisk in the powdered sugar. If the glaze seems too thick, add water a few drops at a time until you get the consistency you want. If it seems too thin, add powdered sugar, 1 teaspoon at a time until the desired thickness is reached.
  • Drizzle the warm glaze on top of the cake and let set before slicing. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
Keyword baking, butter, dessert, pecan, pound cake
Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!