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Brown Sugar Caramel Pound Cake Recipe

Brown Sugar Caramel Pound Cake Recipe

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Indulge in the rich and decadent flavors of this Brown Sugar Caramel Pound Cake. A moist and tender pound cake loaded with toffee bits and drizzled with a luscious caramel glaze, this dessert is a true delight for any occasion.

Ingredients

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Main Cake Ingredients:

  • 1 1/2 cups unsalted butter (softened)
  • 2 cups light brown sugar (packed)
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 5 large eggs
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 1 (8 oz) bag toffee bits
  • 1 cup chopped pecans (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract

For the Caramel Glaze:

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter
  • 1 cup light brown sugar (packed)
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat and Prep: Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C) and grease/flour a 10-inch bundt pan.
  2. Mix Batter: Cream butter and sugars, add eggs, then mix in dry ingredients and milk. Stir in vanilla, toffee bits, and pecans.
  3. Bake: Pour batter into pan and bake for 75–85 minutes.
  4. Make Glaze: Melt butter, add brown sugar, then cream. Boil briefly, remove from heat, and add vanilla. Drizzle over cooled cake.

Notes

  • Cake is even better the next day.
  • Store covered at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for longer storage.

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