Texas Brown Sugar Pound Cake Recipe

Name: Texas Brown Sugar Pound Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup butter, softened; 1/2 cup Crisco shortening; 2 cups brown sugar, firmly packed; 1 cup granulated sugar; 6 large eggs, divided; 3 cups flour; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1 cup evaporated milk; 2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 2 cups pecans, toasted, chopped (very important to toast them)

Servings: persons

1 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup Crisco shortening
2 cups brown sugar, firmly packed
1 cup granulated sugar
6 large eggs, divided
3 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 cup evaporated milk
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 cups pecans, toasted, chopped (very important to toast them)

1
Beat butter and shortening with electric mixer until creamy.
2
Gradually add brown sugar and granulated sugar, beating until light and fluffy.
3
Add eggs, one at a time, beating just until the yellow yolk disappears.
4
Sift together flour and baking powder.
5
Add alternately with the evaporated milk, beginning and ending with the flour mixture.
6
Beat batter at low speed just until blended after each addition.
7
Stir in vanilla and pecans.
8
Pour batter into greased and floured 12-cup tube or Bundt pan.
9
Place pan in cold oven.
10
Set oven to 300 degrees Fahrenheit.
11
Bake for 1 hour and 30 minutes to 1 hour and 45 minutes, or until toothpick inserted into middle comes out clean.
12
Cool 10 to 15 minutes.
13
Remove from pan and cool completely on wire rack.

1983

kcal

Calories

103

Fat

240

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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup butter, softened, 1/2 cup Crisco shortening, 2 cups brown sugar, firmly packed, 1 cup granulated sugar, and more.

Yes, Texas Brown Sugar 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.

Texas Brown Sugar Pound Cake

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