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Buttered pecan pound cake with caramel glaze on a white plate

Buttered Pecan Pound Cake with Vanilla & Caramel Glaze

Summary A rich, moist Southern-style buttered pecan pound cake topped with a creamy vanilla caramel glaze and crunchy toasted pecans. Perfect for holidays or any cozy gathering.
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Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • # Ingredients
  • ### For the Cake:
  • - 1 cup 2 sticks unsalted butter, softened
  • - 2 cups granulated sugar
  • - 4 large eggs room temperature
  • - 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • - 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • - 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • - ½ teaspoon salt
  • - 1 cup chopped pecans toasted
  • ### For the Glaze:
  • - ½ cup brown sugar lightly packed
  • - ¼ cup heavy cream
  • - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • - Pinch of salt
  • - ½ cup whole pecans for topping

Method
 

  1. ## Instructions
  2. Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C). Grease and flour a 10–12 cup Bundt pan.
  3. Cream the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy (4–5 minutes).
  4. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each.
  5. Stir in vanilla extract.
  6. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
  7. Slowly mix dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
  8. Fold in the toasted chopped pecans.
  9. Pour batter into prepared Bundt pan and smooth the top.
  10. Bake for 60–70 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  11. Cool in pan for 15 minutes, then invert onto a wire rack.
  12. ### For the Glaze:
  13. In a small saucepan, combine brown sugar, cream, and butter.
  14. Bring to a simmer and stir constantly for 2–3 minutes until smooth.
  15. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla and salt.
  16. Let cool slightly, then drizzle over cooled cake.
  17. Top with whole pecans and serve.

Notes

## Notes
- Toast pecans for 5 minutes in a dry skillet over medium heat.
- Add a splash of bourbon to the glaze for extra Southern flavor.
- Store at room temperature for 3 days or refrigerate for up to 6.
## Time
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 65 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 50 minutes
## Servings
12–14 slices
## Category
Dessert
## Cuisine
American
## Keywords
southern butter pecan cake, caramel glaze cake, holiday pound cake, vanilla butter pound cake, Bundt cake, easy American desserts