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Butter Pecan Pound Cake

Irresistibly Moist Butter Pecan Pound Cake to Savor

Experience the rich taste of Butter Pecan Pound Cake, a harmonious blend of buttery flavor and crunchy pecans.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 190
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Batter
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter Room temperature
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 1 cup Packed Brown Sugar Can substitute with coconut sugar
  • 2 large Large Eggs No substitutes recommended
  • 2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract Can use almond extract for a twist
  • 3 cups All-Purpose Flour Substitute for gluten-free with a baking blend
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder Ensure freshness
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt Omit if using salted butter
  • 1 cup Chopped Pecans (toasted) Can substitute with walnuts or omit

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • electric mixer
  • Oven
  • Baking sheets
  • Parchment Paper
  • Wire Rack

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Ultimate Chocolate Pecan Cookies
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Line your baking sheets with parchment paper.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, cream the unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and packed brown sugar together.
  4. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
  5. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add to the wet mixture.
  6. Gently fold in the toasted pecans and chocolate.
  7. Scoop tablespoon-sized balls of dough onto the baking sheets, spacing them 2 inches apart.
  8. Bake for 10-12 minutes until golden at the edges and soft in the center.
  9. Allow to cool on the sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to wire racks.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 190kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 2gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 80mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 300IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Expert tips include using room temperature butter and avoiding overmixing to maintain texture.

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