How to Make Pecan Sour Cream Pound Cake - A Step-by-Step Guide

Pecan Sour Cream Pound Cake is a classic dessert that has been enjoyed for generations. This rich and indulgent cake is perfect for any occasion, whether it's a special celebration or just a weekend treat. The combination of pecans and sour cream creates a moist and flavorful cake that is sure to impress your family and friends.

This recipe is a wonderful way to showcase pecans, which are a beloved and versatile nut that adds a delicious crunch and nutty flavor to the cake. The additi...

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Ingredients

  • ¼ cup chopped pecans
  • 3 cups cake flour
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 cup unsalted butter
  • 3 cups white sugar
  • 6 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1 cup confectioners' sugar
  • 3 tablespoons orange juice
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Information

  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr 30 mins
  • Additional Time: 20 mins
  • Total Time: 2 hrs 20 mins
  • Servings: 12
  • Yield: 1 - 10-inch Bundt or tube pan

  • Preheat oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C). Grease and flour a 10 inch Bundt or tube pan. Sprinkle pecans on bottom of pan; set aside. Sift together flour, salt, and baking soda into a medium bowl; set aside.
  • In a large bowl, cream butter and white sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla. Add flour mixture alternately with sour cream. Pour batter over pecans in prepared pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 75 to 90 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Let cool in pan for 20 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack and cool completely.
  • To prepare the glaze: In a small bowl, combine confectioners' sugar, orange juice and 1 teaspoon vanilla. Drizzle over cake while still warm.
  • Nutrition

    594 cal.

    • Total Fat: 24g
    • Saturated Fat: 13g
    • Cholesterol: 142mg
    • Sodium: 171mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 90g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 61g
    • Protein: 7g
    • Vitamin C: 2mg
    • Calcium: 48mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 123mg