Pecan Praline Buttermilk Loaf Cake
Pecan Praline Buttermilk Loaf Cake is a delightful dessert that perfectly balances moist, tender cake with a crunchy praline topping. This easy-to-make loaf is the ideal treat for gatherings or cozy afternoons, offering rich flavors of toasted pecans and sweet brown sugar. With its golden-brown crust and heavenly aroma, this cake is sure to impress everyone at your table.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 12 slices 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 1 cup toasted pecans (chopped)
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix buttermilk, eggs, and melted butter until combined.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients; stir gently until just mixed.
- Fold in half of the chopped pecans and pour into the prepared loaf pan.
- For the praline topping: melt brown sugar with remaining butter in a saucepan over medium heat; stir in remaining pecans and pour over batter.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Let cool slightly before slicing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 55mg