CRANBERRY-PECAN POUND CAKE

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With crunchy pecans and sweet-tart cranberries, this pound cake is a seasonal delight. Try it not only after dinner, but also for breakfast or brunch. -Lisa Varner, Greenville, South Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h15m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup butter, softened
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1-1/2 cups sugar
4 large eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
3 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon grated orange zest
1/2 cup dried cranberries
1/2 cup chopped pecans
1 tablespoon confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream the butter, cream cheese and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla. Combine the flour, baking powder, salt and orange zest; gradually beat into creamed mixture. Fold in cranberries and pecans., Transfer to a greased and floured 10-in. fluted tube pan. Bake at 325° for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack to cool completely. Dust with confectioners' sugar.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 459 calories, Fat 27g fat (15g saturated fat), Cholesterol 131mg cholesterol, Sodium 386mg sodium, Carbohydrate 49g carbohydrate (30g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 7g protein.

Kagwa regan
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This is my new favorite cake recipe! It's so easy to make and it always turns out delicious.


Trevor Mills
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I followed the recipe exactly and the cake turned out perfectly. It was moist and flavorful and the cranberries and pecans added a nice touch.


Malik Javed
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This cake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still good.


jeremiah toussaint
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I'm not a fan of cranberries, but I still enjoyed this cake. The pecans added a nice crunch and the cake was very moist.


Mohamed Saad
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This was the perfect cake for my holiday gathering. It was easy to make and everyone loved it.


Prof. Imran
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I made this cake for my family and they loved it! The cranberries and pecans gave it a nice festive touch.


Kiran Sunark
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This cake was a bit dry for my taste, but the flavors were good.


Olufunmi Vincent
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This recipe is a keeper! The cake was moist and flavorful and the cranberries and pecans added a nice crunch. I'll definitely be making this again.


Pak Professor
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This cake was easy to make and turned out great! I used fresh cranberries and they added a tartness that was perfect with the sweetness of the cake.


Peyton Green
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I've made this cake several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The cranberries and pecans add a festive touch and the cake is always moist and flavorful.


Maisha Munjirin
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This cranberry pecan pound cake was a hit at my holiday party! The flavors were perfectly balanced and the cake was moist and fluffy. I'll definitely be making this again!