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Southern Pecan Praline Buttermilk Loaf Cake

A rich, moist buttermilk loaf cake studded with pecans and topped with a praline glaze.

Ingredients

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For the Crust:

  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup buttermilk
  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1/2 cup pecan halves for topping

Instructions

1. Prepare the Crust:

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
  2. Whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a bowl.
  3. Cream butter and granulated sugar until light. Add eggs one at a time, then vanilla.
  4. Alternately add dry ingredients and buttermilk to the butter mixture, beginning and ending with flour.
  5. Fold in chopped pecans. Pour batter into prepared pan and bake for 45-50 minutes.
  6. For glaze: Combine brown sugar, cream, and butter in a saucepan. Simmer for 3 minutes until thickened.
  7. Pour warm glaze over cooled cake and top with pecan halves.

Notes

You can customize the seasonings to taste.

  • Author: Chef Sally