Caramel Pound Cake

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(76)

Very moist dense cake.

close up view of a Caramel Pound Cake garnished with nuts on a plate on a cooling rack
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Prep Time:
30 mins
Cook Time:
1 hr 30 mins
Total Time:
2 hrs
Servings:
14
Yield:
10 inch tube cake
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 14 servings

  • 2 ¼ cups packed dark brown sugar

  • 1 cup white sugar

  • 3 cups all-purpose flour

  • ½ teaspoon baking powder

  • 1 cup butter

  • ½ cup shortening

  • 5 eggs

  • 1 cup milk

  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

  • 1 cup chopped pecans

  • 1 cup white sugar

  • 1 cup packed brown sugar

  • ½ cup butter

  • ½ cup evaporated milk

  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease and flour a 10 inch tube pan.

  2. Cream together 1cup butter or margarine, shortening, brown sugar, and 1 cup white sugar. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in 1 teaspoon vanilla.

  3. Sift 2 1/2 cups of the flour and baking powder. Add alternately with milk to the creamed mixture. Stir 1/2 cup flour with the chopped pecans, then fold into the batter. Pour into prepared pan.

  4. Bake in preheated oven for 60 to 90 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let stand in pan 10 minutes, and then turn out onto a wire rack and cool completely.

  5. To Make Frosting: In a small saucepan, beat 1 cup brown sugar, 1 cup white sugar, butter or margarine, and milk together. Bring to a rolling boil, and cook for one minute. Remove from heat, and stir in vanilla. Cool, then beat until thickened. Add a little milk if it too thick. Spread on cake.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

743 Calories
36g Fat
102g Carbs
7g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 14
Calories 743
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 36g 46%
Saturated Fat 16g 80%
Cholesterol 123mg 41%
Sodium 214mg 9%
Total Carbohydrate 102g 37%
Dietary Fiber 2g 5%
Total Sugars 80g
Protein 7g 14%
Vitamin C 0mg 0%
Calcium 121mg 9%
Iron 2mg 12%
Potassium 213mg 5%

* 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.