Crunchy Pound Cake Recipe

Name: Crunchy Pound Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Topping; 14 crushed vanilla wafers (1/2 cup); 2 tablespoons melted butter; 1/2 cup pecans, finely ground; 2 tablespoons sugar; Cake; 2 cups butter (no substitutes); 2 cups confectioners' sugar; 7 large eggs; 3 cups all-purpose flour, sifted; 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Servings: persons

Topping
14 crushed vanilla wafers (1/2 cup)
2 tablespoons melted butter
1/2 cup pecans, finely ground
2 tablespoons sugar
Cake
2 cups butter (no substitutes)
2 cups confectioners' sugar
7 large eggs
3 cups all-purpose flour, sifted
2 teaspoons vanilla extract

1
Do not preheat oven.
2
Grease a 12-cup tube pan.
3
In a small bowl, blend all the topping ingredients with a fork and press into the bottom of the prepared pan; set aside.
4
In a large mixing bowl, blend the butter and sugar on low speed and beat until light and fluffy (approximately 5-6 minutes).
5
Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Slowly stir in the sifted flour. Add the vanilla extract.
6
Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 1 hour at 325u00b0F, or until a cake tester inserted in the center comes out clean.
7
Cool the cake in the pan for at least one hour.
8
Invert the pan over a cake plate, cake should slide out nicely with a beautiful crunchy top!

2967

kcal

Calories

126

Fat

227

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Topping, 14 crushed vanilla wafers (1/2 cup), 2 tablespoons melted butter, 1/2 cup pecans, finely ground, and more.

Yes, Crunchy 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.

Crunchy Pound Cake

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