Maple Pecan Pound Cake - Master Cookbook Recipe # 233

Name: Maple Pecan Pound Cake - Master Cookbook Recipe # 233
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 90 min
Total time: 115 min
Yield: 1 (One) large 12-cup Bundt cake
Cuisine: Southern
Ingredients: 1-1/2 cups salted butter, room temperature; 3 cups granulated sugar; 9 large eggs, separated; 1 cup sour cream; 3 cups all-purpose flour; 1/2 tsp baking soda; 1 tsp salt; 2 Tbsp maple extract; 1 cup chopped pecans

This isn't your average pound cake. By using nine eggs and separating the whites to fold in at the end, you get a cake that is incredibly rich yet remarkably light and airy. Infused with deep maple flavor and loaded with crunchy pecans, it’s a sophisticated Southern dessert that’s perfect for a 12-cup Bundt pan.

This is recipe #233 in Tammy’s Master Cookbook.

Prep time: 25 minCook time: 1 hr 30 min Total time: 1 hr 55 min

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Ingredients

1-1/2 cups salted butter, room temperature
3 cups granulated sugar
9 large eggs, separated
1 cup sour cream
3 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp baking soda
1 tsp salt
2 Tbsp maple extract
1 cup chopped pecans

Instructions

Prep: Preheat your oven to 300°F. Thoroughly grease and flour an extra-large 12-cup Bundt pan.
Cream: Using a stand mixer, cream the butter and sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy.
Yolks: Add the egg yolks one at a time, ensuring each is fully incorporated before adding the next.
Flavor & Cream: Blend in the baking soda, salt, maple extract, and sour cream until the batter is smooth.
Flour: Gradually add the flour, about 1/2 cup at a time. Once all the flour is in, mix on medium-low speed for exactly 2 minutes.
Fold Pecans: Gently fold the chopped pecans into the batter.
Egg Whites: In a separate clean bowl, beat the 9 egg whites until stiff peaks form. Carefully fold the whites into the cake batter,be gentle so you don't lose that air!
Bake: Transfer the batter to your prepared Bundt pan. Bake at 300°F for 90 minutes, or until a long skewer inserted comes out clean.

Notes

Tammy's Tip: The secret to this cake's amazing height and texture is the egg whites. Make sure your bowl and whisk are completely grease-free before beating them to ensure they reach those beautiful stiff peaks!