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Brown Sugar Caramel Pound Cake

Brown Sugar Caramel Pound Cake
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Indulge in the rich and luxurious experience of Brown Sugar Caramel Pound Cake, a delightful dessert that combines the deep flavors of brown sugar with a luscious caramel frosting. This cake is incredibly moist, thanks to the blend of buttermilk and cream, ensuring each bite melts in your mouth. Perfect for any occasion—be it birthdays, family gatherings, or a cozy night in—this pound cake is sure to impress with its elegant appearance and satisfyingly sweet taste. Top it off with crunchy toffee bits and serve it alongside vanilla ice cream for a truly decadent experience.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (227 g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup (113 g) butter-flavored shortening
  • 2 cups (440 g) packed light brown sugar
  • 1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar
  • 5 large eggs, at room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 3 cups (375 g) all-purpose flour, sifted
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup (120 ml) buttermilk
  • 1/2 cup (120 ml) heavy whipping cream
  • 1 cup (170 g) toffee baking bits, plus extra for garnish
  • 1 can (14 ounces/397 g) sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 cup (220 g) packed light brown sugar for frosting
  • 2 tablespoons (28 g) unsalted butter for frosting
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract for frosting
  • 1/2 cup (60 g) pecan cookie pieces and toffee bits for frosting

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C) and prepare a bundt pan by greasing and lightly flouring it.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, cream together softened butter and shortening until smooth. Add both sugars and mix until light and fluffy.
  3. Incorporate eggs one at a time followed by vanilla.
  4. In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add this mixture to the wet ingredients, alternating with buttermilk and heavy cream.
  5. Gently fold in toffee baking bits before pouring the batter into the prepared bundt pan.
  6. Bake for 70 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  7. Allow cooling before frosting with a warm caramel frosting made from sweetened condensed milk and brown sugar.

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