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Brown Sugar Caramel Pound Cake

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This Brown Sugar Caramel Pound Cake is a rich, buttery cake with deep brown sugar flavor, studded with crunchy pecans, and topped with a luscious caramel glaze. Perfect for any occasion or a sweet treat to enjoy with coffee

Ingredients

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  1. For the Cake:
    • 1 ½ cups (3 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
    • 2 cups light brown sugar, packed
    • 1 cup granulated sugar
    • 5 large eggs
    • 3 cups all-purpose flour
    • 1 teaspoon baking powder
    • ½ teaspoon salt
    • 1 cup whole milk
    • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
    • 1 cup chopped pecans (optional, but delicious!)

    For the Caramel Glaze:

    1. ½ cup unsalted butter
    2. 1 cup light brown sugar, packed
    3. ¼ cup heavy cream
    4. 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
    5. ½ teaspoon salt
    6. 1 cup powdered sugar (sifted)

Instructions

  • Preheat Oven: Set oven to 325°F (163°C). Grease and flour a bundt pan or use baking spray with flour.
  • Cream the Butter & Sugars: In a large bowl, beat butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy (about 3-5 minutes).
  • Add the Eggs: Beat in eggs, one at a time, ensuring each is fully incorporated before adding the next.
  • Mix Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
  • Combine Wet & Dry Ingredients: Alternate adding the flour mixture and milk to the butter mixture, starting and ending with flour. Stir in vanilla extract and fold in pecans, if using.
  • Bake the Cake: Pour batter into the prepared bundt pan. Bake for 75-85 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then invert onto a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • For extra flavor, add ½ teaspoon cinnamon to the dry ingredients.
  • If you prefer a nut-free cake, simply omit the pecans.
  • The caramel glaze adds a beautiful shine and extra sweetness, but the cake is also delicious on its own!

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