Description
A rich, buttery pound cake infused with brown sugar and caramel flavors, topped with crunchy candied pecans and a luscious caramel glaze for a decadent dessert experience.
Ingredients
1 ½ cups (3 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature
2 cups light brown sugar, packed
1 cup granulated sugar
5 large eggs, room temperature
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking powder
½ tsp baking soda
½ tsp salt
1 cup whole milk
1 tbsp pure vanilla extract
1 ½ cups chopped pecans
1 cup finely chopped apples (optional)
1 cup packed brown sugar (for glaze)
½ cup unsalted butter (for glaze)
¼ cup heavy cream (for glaze)
1 tsp vanilla extract (for glaze)
Pinch of sea salt (optional for salted caramel)
1 ½ cups whole pecan halves (for candied pecans)
½ cup granulated sugar (for candied pecans)
2 tbsp water (for candied pecans)
½ tsp cinnamon (for candied pecans)
Pinch of salt (for candied pecans)
Instructions
Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C) and grease/flour a 10-inch bundt pan
Cream butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until fluffy
Add eggs one at a time, beating thoroughly after each
Sift and add flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt
Alternate adding flour-milk mixture, beginning and ending with flour
Mix in vanilla extract, pecans, and apples (if using)
Pour batter into prepared pan and bake 75-85 minutes until toothpick comes out clean
Cool 15 minutes in pan, then transfer to wire rack
For glaze: Heat brown sugar, butter, and heavy cream in saucepan until smooth
Remove from heat, stir in vanilla and sea salt
Gradually pour glaze over warm cake
For candied pecans: Toss pecans with sugar, water, cinnamon, and salt
Bake at 300°F (150°C) 15-20 minutes until sugar caramelizes
Notes
For optimal flavor, let cake cool completely before glazing
Candied pecans can be made up to 2 days ahead
Store leftovers airtight at room temperature for 3-4 days
Optional apples add moisture and texture
- Prep Time: 25
- Cook Time: 85
- Category: Featured
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 50g
- Sodium: 240mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 60mg