Not Just a Pound Cake! Recipe

Name: Not Just a Pound Cake!
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup butter, softened; ½ cup margarine, softened; 3 cups sugar; 5 eggs (room temp.); 3 cups flour; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1 cup milk (room temp.); 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla (can also use lemon extract); 1 ½ cups chopped pecans, toasted; 3 tablespoons brown sugar; 2 teaspoons cinnamon

Servings: persons

1 cup butter, softened
½ cup margarine, softened
3 cups sugar
5 eggs (room temp.)
3 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 cup milk (room temp.)
1 ½ teaspoons vanilla (can also use lemon extract)
1 ½ cups chopped pecans, toasted
3 tablespoons brown sugar
2 teaspoons cinnamon

1
Cream butter and margarine; gradually add sugar, beating until light and fluffy.
2
Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
3
Combine flour and baking powder; add to creamed mixture alternately with milk, mixing well after each addition.
4
Stir in vanilla (and/or lemon extracts).
5
Pour batter into greased and floured 10 tube pan.
6
Bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour and 15 minutes, or until cake tests done when toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
7
Cool in pan 10-15 minutes; remove from pan and cool completely.
8
*TO MAKE THE CINNAMON PECAN SWIRL POUND CAKE:.
9
Pour half of the above pound cake batter into pan.
10
Sprinkle with pecan mixture and top with remaining batter.
11
Bake as directed (may take a little bit longer).

1869

kcal

Calories

Fat

243

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: 1 cup butter, softened, ½ cup margarine, softened, 3 cups sugar, 5 eggs (room temp.), and more.

Yes, Not Just a 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.

Not Just a Pound Cake!

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