Description
Indulgent Brown Sugar Caramel Pound Cake offers a luxurious journey through rich, buttery layers of Southern comfort. Sweet caramel notes dance with deep brown sugar, creating a dessert that promises pure culinary bliss you won’t want to miss.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups light brown sugar, packed
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup whole milk
- 5 large eggs
Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
Garnish:
- 1 cup chopped pecans
Instructions
- Prepare the oven by heating it to 325°F and thoroughly coat a bundt pan with butter and flour to prevent sticking.
- In a spacious mixing bowl, whip butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until the mixture becomes light and airy with a cloud-like texture.
- Incorporate eggs individually, ensuring each is completely blended before adding the next, creating a smooth and uniform batter.
- In a separate container, thoroughly combine flour, baking powder, and salt using a whisk to evenly distribute the dry ingredients.
- Carefully fold the dry ingredient mixture into the wet ingredients, alternating with milk to maintain a consistent, lump-free batter.
- Gently fold in vanilla extract and roughly chopped pecans, distributing them evenly throughout the cake mixture.
- Transfer the prepared batter into the prepared bundt pan, smoothing the top with a spatula to ensure an even surface.
- Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for approximately 75-85 minutes, checking doneness by inserting a toothpick that should come out clean when the cake is fully baked.
- Allow the cake to rest in the pan for 10 minutes, then delicately release and transfer to a wire cooling rack.
- Create the caramel glaze by melting butter in a saucepan over medium heat, then introducing brown sugar and cream while continuously stirring until the mixture becomes silky and uniform.
- Simmer the glaze for two minutes, then remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract to enhance the flavor profile.
- Once the cake has completely cooled, generously drizzle the warm caramel glaze over the top, allowing it to cascade down the sides of the cake.
Notes
- Ensure butter is at room temperature for smooth, even mixing and better cake texture.
- Toast pecans lightly before adding to enhance their nutty flavor and prevent sinking in the batter.
- Use dark brown sugar for deeper caramel notes and richer color in the cake.
- Gluten-free option: Replace all-purpose flour with a 1:1 gluten-free baking blend for celiac-friendly version.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 34 g
- Sodium: 95 mg
- Fat: 21 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 57 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg