Ingredient Quantity
Cake flour 3 cups
Sugar 2 cups
Packed brown sugar 1 cup
Butter (room temperature) 3 sticks
Eggs (room temperature) 5
Whole milk (room temperature) 1 cup
Baking powder 1/2 teaspoon
Salt 1/4 teaspoon
Vanilla extract 1 tablespoon
Pound extract 1 tablespoon
Roasted American nuts 2 cups
Powdered sugar 2 cups
Butter 4 ounces
Cream cheese 4 ounces
Half and half 4 teaspoons
Instructions:
Follow these detailed instructions to create your own irresistible cake:
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Cream the Butter and Sugar: In a mixing bowl, cream together the room-temperature butter and sugar until the mixture becomes smooth and fluffy. This process usually takes around 3-7 minutes and is essential for achieving the perfect texture.
Add Eggs: Slowly add the room-temperature eggs, one at a time, ensuring each egg is fully incorporated before adding the next. This step guarantees a well-blended batter.
Infuse Flavors: Enhance the cake’s taste with the addition of the vanilla extract and pound extract. These extracts add depth and complexity to the final product.
Alternate Flour and Milk: Gradually add the cake flour and whole milk to the batter in alternating portions. Start and end with the flour to ensure even mixing.
Stir in Pecans: Gently fold in the chopped pecans, adding a delightful nutty crunch to the batter.
Pour and Bake: Transfer the batter into a greased tube bowl and bake at 325 degrees Fahrenheit for approximately 1 hour and 10 minutes. After 45 minutes, perform a toothpick test to determine if the cake is fully baked.
Cool and Serve: Allow the cake to cool in the pan on a wire rack for 20 minutes. Once cooled, transfer it to a cake plate and cover to prevent drying. Using a snug-fitting cake pan is recommended for optimal freshness.
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