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Orange-Pecan Pound Cake

Orange-Pecan Pound Cake Recipe

My mom makes this and it fills the house with wonderful smells. A tender, dense loaf-shaped pound cake. Good with coffee.
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Prep Time 1 hr
Cook Time 1 hr 5 mins
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 1 loaf
Calories 3968.3 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup butter, softened
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons fresh grated orange rind
  • 1/2 teaspoon fresh grated fresh lemon rind
  • 1/4 teaspoon orange extract
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped pecans
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour, divided
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 1/3 cup milk

Instructions
 

  • Using an electric mixer, beat the butter in a mixing bowl on medium speed for about 2 minutes or until soft and creamy.
  • Gradually add in the sugar; beat at medium speed 5-7 minutes.
  • Add in eggs, one at a time, beating just until the yellow disappears.
  • Add in rinds and orange extract, stir to combine.
  • In a small bowl, add nuts and 1/4 cup flour; stir to combine; set aside.
  • Add remaining flour, baking powder, and salt to a bowl; stir to combine.
  • Add flour mixture to butter mixture alternately with milk; begin and end with flour mixture.
  • Mix on low speed just until blended after each addition.
  • Add in pecans; stir to combine.
  • Pour batter into a greased and floured 9x5 inch loaf pan.
  • Bake at 325° for 1 hour and 5 minutes or until pick comes out clean.
  • Cool in the pan on a wire rack for 10-15 minutes.
  • Turn out of pan and let cool completely on wire rack.

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Nutrition

Serving: 970gCalories: 3968.3kcalCarbohydrates: 405gProtein: 54.4gFat: 243.7gSaturated Fat: 126.9gCholesterol: 1133.9mgSodium: 2034.8mgFiber: 12.4gSugar: 204.1g
Keyword < 4 Hours, Brunch, Citrus, Dessert, Fruit, Nuts, Oranges, Oven
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