Cinnamon Pecan Pound Cake

Warm, buttery, and irresistibly aromatic, this Cinnamon Pecan Pound Cake is a show-stopping dessert perfect for any occasion. Infused with the comforting flavors of cinnamon and featuring a delightful crunch from toasted pecans, this moist and tender cake boasts a marbled swirl of cinnamon-sugar for added depth. Made with pantry staples like all-purpose flour, brown sugar, and whole milk, it’s both simple and luxurious, while the optional dusting of powdered sugar adds an elegant finishing touch. Perfect as a snack with coffee or a stunning centerpiece for gatherings, this cake combines classic flavors with a bakery-worthy texture that will have everyone coming back for seconds. Ideal keywords: cinnamon pecan pound cake, moist pound cake recipe, cinnamon swirl cake.

Nutriscore Rating: 44/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:60 mins

Total Time:80 mins

Servings: 10

Ingredients

• 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
• 2 cups granulated sugar
• 4 large eggs
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoons salt
• 1 cup whole milk
• 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 0.5 cups light brown sugar
• 1 cup chopped pecans
• 0.25 cup powdered sugar (optional, for dusting)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease and flour a 9x5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper for easy removal.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, use a hand or stand mixer to cream the unsalted butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.

Step 3

Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Then mix in the vanilla extract.

Step 4

In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt.

Step 5

Slowly add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with the milk. Start and end with the dry ingredients, mixing just until combined. Do not overmix.

Step 6

In a small bowl, stir together the ground cinnamon and light brown sugar to create the cinnamon sugar mixture.

Step 7

Pour half of the cake batter into the prepared loaf pan and spread it out evenly.

Step 8

Sprinkle half of the cinnamon sugar mixture and half of the chopped pecans over the batter.

Step 9

Pour the remaining batter on top of the cinnamon layer and gently spread it out. Sprinkle the remaining cinnamon sugar and pecans over the top.

Step 10

Using a knife, gently swirl the batter to create a marbled effect.

Step 11

Bake in the preheated oven for 55-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Step 12

Let the pound cake cool in the pan for 15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 13

Optional: Once cooled, dust the cake with powdered sugar before slicing and serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1706.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	6293.4

Total Fat 304.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 140.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.3g
Cholesterol 1289.9mg	0%
Sodium 2071.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 841.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 23.4g	0%
Total Sugars 550.2g
Protein 82.9g	0%

Vitamin D 388.0IU	0%
Calcium 706.9mg	0%
Iron 23.9mg	0%
Potassium 1707.3mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 42.5%

Protein: 5.2%

Carbs: 52.3%