Description
This moist loaf cake combines buttermilk for tenderness with a crunchy pecan praline topping, perfect for a sweet treat.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 1/2 cup brown sugar for praline
- 1/4 cup heavy cream for praline
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×5 inch loaf pan.
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with buttermilk, and mix until just combined.
- Fold in 3/4 cup of the chopped pecans.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- While the cake is baking, prepare the praline topping: In a saucepan, combine brown sugar, remaining pecans, and heavy cream. Cook over medium heat until thickened, about 5 minutes.
- Remove the cake from the oven and immediately spread the praline topping over the top.
- Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days. For extra flavor, toast the pecans before adding them to the batter.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Method: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Fat: 16g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Protein: 6g