A rich and buttery pound cake studded with tender pecans, perfect for any occasion.
Author:penny
Prep Time:20 minutes
Cook Time:75 minutes
Total Time:95 minutes
Yield:10-12 servings 1x
Category:Dessert
Method:Baking
Cuisine:American
Diet:Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
2 cups granulated sugar
4 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup buttermilk
1 cup chopped pecans
Additional pecans for topping (optional)
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C) and grease and flour a bundt pan.
Cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then stir in the vanilla extract.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add to the butter mixture, alternating with buttermilk, starting and finishing with the flour mixture.
Gently fold in the chopped pecans.
Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
Bake for 70-80 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
Cool in the pan for about 15 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Optional: Top with additional pecans before serving.
Notes
Serve warm, at room temperature, or toasted. Pair with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.