Description
If you’re looking for a show-stopping yet easy dessert, this Brown Sugar Caramel Pound Cake is the answer. With rich buttery flavor, sweet caramel glaze, and a soft, dense crumb, it’s perfect for cozy weekends or impressive holiday desserts. Ideal for those searching for quick dessert ideas, easy recipes, or comforting fall treats, this pound cake delivers in both flavor and presentation. Whether served warm with ice cream or on its own, it’s the kind of easy recipe you’ll make on repeat.
Ingredients
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup light brown sugar, packed
1 cup granulated sugar
5 large eggs
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup whole milk
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup toasted pecans (optional)
For the Caramel Glaze:
1/2 cup unsalted butter
1 cup light brown sugar, packed
1/4 cup heavy cream
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
1. In a large bowl, cream the butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
2. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
3. In another bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, and salt together.
4. Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet, alternating with milk. Begin and end with flour.
5. Stir in vanilla extract and fold in pecans if using.
6. Pour batter into a greased and floured loaf pan.
7. Bake at 325°F (163°C) for 60–70 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
8. For glaze: Melt butter and brown sugar in a saucepan over medium heat. Add heavy cream, simmer 2–3 mins, then stir in vanilla.
9. Let the cake cool, then pour glaze on top and let it set slightly before slicing.
Notes
For a richer flavor, substitute dark brown sugar for half the light brown sugar.
Let the glaze cool for 5 minutes before pouring to thicken slightly.
Store unglazed cake in the freezer for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 70 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 560
- Sugar: 38g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 29g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 69g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
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