Pecan Sour Cream Pound Cake

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I won first place with this pecan sour cream pound cake at the Cuyahoga County Fair (Cleveland, Ohio) in 1993. For a nuttier variation, you can substitute 1 cup of the flour with 1 cup of ground pecans.

Submitted by CAROLE10
Updated on July 24, 2024
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Prep Time:
30 mins
Cook Time:
1 hr 30 mins
Additional Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
2 hrs 20 mins
Servings:
12
Yield:
1 (10-inch) Bundt cake
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 12 servings

  • ¼ cup chopped pecans

  • 3 cups cake flour

  • ½ teaspoon salt

  • ¼ teaspoon baking soda

  • 3 cups white sugar

  • 1 cup unsalted butter

  • 6 eggs

  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract, divided

  • 1 cup sour cream

  • 1 cup confectioners' sugar

  • 3 tablespoons orange juice

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C). Grease and flour a 10-inch Bundt or tube pan.

  2. Sprinkle pecans in bottom of prepared pan; set aside. Sift flour, salt, and baking soda together in a medium bowl; set aside.

  3. Beat white sugar and butter together in a large bowl with an electric mixer until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in 1 teaspoon vanilla. Add flour mixture, alternately, with sour cream. Pour batter into prepared pan.

  4. Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 75 to 90 minutes. Cool on a wire rack for 20 minutes. Tap the pan firmly a few times, then shake it gently to loosen the cake. Place a wire rack over the pan and invert to release cake onto the rack; cool completely.

  5. Combine confectioners' sugar, orange juice, and remaining 1 teaspoon vanilla in a small bowl. Drizzle glaze over cake while still warm.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

594 Calories
24g Fat
90g Carbs
7g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 12
Calories 594
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 24g 31%
Saturated Fat 13g 66%
Cholesterol 142mg 47%
Sodium 171mg 7%
Total Carbohydrate 90g 33%
Dietary Fiber 1g 3%
Total Sugars 61g
Protein 7g 14%
Vitamin C 2mg 2%
Calcium 48mg 4%
Iron 3mg 18%
Potassium 123mg 3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.