Bourbon Pecan Pound Cake Recipe

Name: Bourbon Pecan Pound Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 lb butter; 2 1/2 cups sugar; 6 eggs; 3 cups cake flour, sifted; 2 teaspoons baking powder; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon nutmeg, ground; 1 cup sour cream; 1/2 cup Bourbon; 1 1/2 cups pecans, coarsely chopped; 2 cups powdered sugar, sifted; 1 tablespoon Bourbon; 2 tablespoons water

Servings: persons

1/2 lb butter
2 1/2 cups sugar
6 eggs
3 cups cake flour, sifted
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon nutmeg, ground
1 cup sour cream
1/2 cup Bourbon
1 1/2 cups pecans, coarsely chopped
2 cups powdered sugar, sifted
1 tablespoon Bourbon
2 tablespoons water

1
Combine butter and sugar in bowl of electric mixer and blend until light and fluffy.
2
Add eggs one at a time, beating constantly.
3
Sift together flour, baking powder, salt, and nutmeg.
4
Blend sour cream and bourbon.
5
Alternately add flour and sour cream mixture to batter.
6
Add pecans.
7
Grease bottom and sides of tube or bunt pan.
8
Pour in batter and bake at 325 degrees for about one hour and 30 minutes.
9
Test cake frequently after first hour and 15 minutes for doneness.
10
Let cake cool in pan for 15 minutes before turning out on wire rack.
11
To prepare glaze, combine sugar and bourbon.
12
Stir while gradually adding water.
13
Add only enough water to make a pourable glaze without allowing mixture to become too thin.
14
Pour glaze over top of warm cake and let dribble down sides.

2065

kcal

Calories

103

Fat

265

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 lb butter, 2 1/2 cups sugar, 6 eggs, 3 cups cake flour, sifted, and more.

Yes, Bourbon Pecan Pound Cake falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Bourbon Pecan Pound Cake

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