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Toffee Pecan Caramel Pound Cake

Toffee Pecan Caramel Pound Cake
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The Toffee Pecan Caramel Pound Cake is a rich, buttery dessert featuring a moist pound cake studded with crunchy pecans and toffee bits, all generously drizzled with luscious caramel sauce. It offers a perfect harmony of flavors and textures, making it an ideal treat for special occasions, family gatherings, or cozy moments with a cup of coffee.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt

Wet Ingredients

  • 1 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 4 large eggs (room temperature)
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract

Add-ins and Toppings

  • 1 cup chopped pecans (lightly toasted)
  • 1 cup toffee bits
  • Caramel sauce (for drizzling, about 1/2 cup)

Instructions

  1. Prep Your Ingredients: Bring butter and eggs to room temperature to ensure smooth batter mixing. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a loaf pan or line it with parchment paper for easy cake removal.
  2. Cream Butter and Sugar: Using an electric mixer, beat unsalted butter and granulated sugar until pale and fluffy to incorporate air and lighten the batter.
  3. Add Eggs and Vanilla: Beat in eggs one at a time, fully incorporating each before adding the next. Stir in vanilla extract for added warmth and aroma.
  4. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt to evenly distribute leavening agents and seasoning.
  5. Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually alternate adding the dry ingredients and buttermilk to the butter mixture, starting and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix gently until just combined to avoid over-mixing.
  6. Fold in Pecans and Toffee Bits: Carefully fold in chopped pecans and toffee bits, ensuring even distribution throughout the batter.
  7. Bake the Cake: Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 60-70 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let the cake cool completely before removing it from the pan.
  8. Drizzle with Caramel Sauce: Once cooled, generously drizzle warm caramel sauce over the cake for that perfect finishing touch.

Notes

  • Use room temperature ingredients to ensure smooth batter and proper emulsification for a tender cake.
  • Mix until just combined to keep the crumb soft and avoid toughness.
  • Toast pecans lightly before folding into the batter to enhance flavor and crunch.
  • Check cake doneness 5-10 minutes before the end of baking as oven temperatures may vary.
  • Allow cake to cool completely before adding caramel sauce to prevent excessive melting and soaking in.

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