Pecan Pound Cake
Cakes & Breads

Pecan Pound Cake

1 hr 35 min16 servingsSource: Southern Living

Prep Time

20 min

Cook Time

1 hr 15 min

Total Time

1 hr 35 min

A dense, buttery pound cake loaded with chopped pecans and a hint of almond extract. A true Southern heirloom recipe.

  • 1 cup butter, softened
  • 3 cups granulated sugar
  • 6 large eggs
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
  • 2 cups finely chopped pecans
  1. 1

    Preheat oven to 325°F. Grease and flour a 10-inch Bundt pan.

  2. 2

    Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 5 minutes. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each.

  3. 3

    Whisk flour, baking soda, and salt. Add to butter mixture alternately with sour cream, beginning and ending with flour.

  4. 4

    Stir in vanilla extract, almond extract, and chopped pecans.

  5. 5

    Pour batter into prepared pan. Bake for 1 hour and 15 minutes, until a toothpick comes out clean.

  6. 6

    Cool in pan for 15 minutes, then invert onto a wire rack to cool completely.

Recipe Source

Southern Living
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