Pecan-Chocolate Chip Pound Cake

Prep: 20 min Cook: 100 min Serves: 12 Cuisine: American

A rich, moist pound cake featuring the warm crunch of pecans and the indulgent sweetness of mini semi-sweet chocolate chips. Its tender crumb and aromatic almond flavor make it perfect for special occasions or a delightful teatime treat, appealing to both nut lovers and chocolate aficionados alike.

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Ingredients

  • 2 3/4 cups sugar
  • 1 1/4 cups butter, softened
  • 5 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon almond extract
  • 3 cups flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 cup mini semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1 cup chopped pecans

Instructions

  1. In a large mixing bowl, beat sugar, softened butter, eggs, and almond extract on low just until mixed. Then beat on high speed for 5 minutes, scraping the bowl occasionally.
  2. In a separate bowl, combine flour, baking powder, and salt.
  3. On low speed, add the flour mixture alternately with milk, mixing just until blended.
  4. Fold in the mini semi-sweet chocolate chips.
  5. Sprinkle chopped pecans in the bottom of a greased and floured 10-inch tube pan.
  6. Carefully pour the batter over the pecans.
  7. Bake at 325°F for 1 hour and 40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  8. Cool the cake for 20 minutes in the pan before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

731 kcal 37% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 8.7g 17% DV
Total Fat 47.7g 61% DV
Carbs 74.1g 27% DV
Fiber 4.3g 15% DV
Sugar 12.6g 25% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 12492.2mg 100% DV
Potassium 396.5mg 8% DV
Cholesterol 141mg 47% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 63.5mcg 7% DV
Vitamin C 13.3mg 15% DV
Vitamin D 0.4mcg 2% DV
Calcium 1661.8mg 100% DV
Iron 6.8mg 38% DV
Contains Milk Egg Wheat/Gluten Tree nuts

Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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