Description
Brown Sugar Caramel Pound Cake is an easy, budget-friendly dessert that delivers big flavor. With a moist, tender crumb and rich notes of brown sugar, butter, and a dreamy homemade caramel glaze, this cake is perfect for potlucks, holidays, or a cozy night in.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups light brown sugar, packed
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 5 large eggs
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup chopped pecans (optional)
For the Caramel Glaze:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup light brown sugar
- 1/4 cup milk or heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C). Grease and flour a bundt pan.
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Add dry ingredients to the creamed mixture alternately with milk, beginning and ending with the flour mixture. Stir in vanilla and pecans if using.
- Pour batter into the prepared bundt pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 75–85 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool in pan for 15 minutes before inverting onto a wire rack.
- To make the glaze: In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Stir in brown sugar and milk, bringing to a gentle boil. Cook for 2–3 minutes, then remove from heat and stir in vanilla.
- Pour the warm caramel glaze over the cooled cake. Let set before slicing.
Notes
- This cake freezes well—wrap slices individually for easy storage.
- Add a pinch of sea salt to the glaze for a salted caramel variation.
- Serve with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream for an extra treat.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 45g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 68g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
Keywords: brown sugar pound cake, caramel bundt cake, easy southern cake, homemade glaze, budget dessert