Moist pound cake with a sweet buttery glaze puts a delicious spin on an old classic. With crunchy pecans on top and rich molasses flavor, this Brown Sugar Pound Cake recipe is as easy as it is delicious!
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Spray a tube pan, or 12 cup bundt pan with baking spray. Set aside.
In a mixing bowl, combine butter with sugars, and vanilla extract. Beat until fluffy for several minutes.
Add in eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
Add flour, baking powder, and salt to the mixer. Beat on low while slowly adding the sour cream, just until fully combined.
Fold in chopped pecans and pour batter in prepared pan.
Bake for 65-75 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes in the pan, then invert onto a wire rack or cake plate.
While the cake cools, make the glaze.
In a small saucepan, over medium low heat, add butter. Stir until melted. Whisk in brown sugar, and cook for about 2-3 minutes.
Add milk and bring mixture to a boil, stirring constantly.
When it begins to bubble and boil, remove from heat. Stir in vanilla, then add the powdered sugar, blending until smooth.
Pour over the cooled cake and sprinkle with pecans. ENJOY.
Notes
Use light brown sugar in both the batter and the glaze! Dark brown sugar has a higher molasses content and will add bitterness to the cake.
Walnuts can be substituted for the pecans in a pinch, or try a mix of the two.
Greek yogurt and milk both make excellent substitutes for the sour cream in this cake.