Brown Sugar Pound Cake -- 9x5x3-Inch Loaf Size

Kerfuffle-Upon-Wincle's Note:

From the back of a Domino 1-lb light brown sugar box -- makes a 9x5x3-inch loaf size -- serves 8. Serve with optional whipped cream and assorted berries. Although not called for in the recipe, I'll add 1 cup toasted chopped pecans when I make it! :)

• Total Time: 1 hrs 10 mins
• Prep Time: 10 mins
• Cook Time: 1 hrs

Ingredients:

Serves: 8

Yield: 1.0 9x5x3-i ...

• 1 cup light brown sugar (packed)
• 1 cup butter
• 4 eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup toasted chopped pecans (optional)
• sweetened whipped cream (optional)
• assorted berries (optional)

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350F (325F glass or dark loaf pan).
2. Grease and flour a 9x5x3-inch loaf pan.
3. In a large bowl, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
4. Beat in eggs one at a time.
5. Add vanilla.
6. In a separate bowl, combine flour, baking powder and salt.
7. Gradually add flour mixture to sugar mixture.
8. If desired, add TOASTED chopped pecans.
9. Pour batter into pan.
10. (CHECK CAKE AT 55 MINUTES FOR DONE-NESS) ~ Bake approximately one hour or until a toothpick inserted in center of cake comes out clean.
11. Remove from pan and cool completely a wire rack. Serves 8.
12. If desired, garnish with whipped cream and assorted berries.

Reviews

[HokiesMom]

Boy oh boy does this pound cake have a ton of flavor! I really was surprised there was such a difference in flavor by using only brown sugar but it was there and everyone in the family enjoyed this cake. One little thing about the baking - using a glass pan as I did might not mean a reduction in temperature to 325F. I found that I had to bake it 65 minutes to get the center finished but by that time the outside was browned more than I like. I think next time (probably next weekend!) I'll use the 350F temp and bake 50-55 minutes. The texture is wonderful in the center with a moist consistency and is perfect with fresh strawberries in their own syrup over the top. Found and made for Photo Tag.

[twissis]

I opted to add to my plan for DH's family & bake something to accompany their X-Mas gifts. I agree w/HokiesMom that the brown sugar adds a "ton of flavor". Altho I made the recipe as written, I did chg the presentation. I wanted single servings vs a loaf I'd have to slice, so I used my ramekins. I was afraid to do so, but now know ... If you fill the ramekins 2/3 full w/batter & bake them 40 min, you'll get 9 individual servings cooked to perfection & they pop right out of the ramekins when greased w/butter & floured. I filled them roughly half full & got 11 individual servings, so DH & I devoured the "bonus servings" as a taste test. Thx for posting this recipe to share w/our family for the 2012 holidays. :-)