This Brown Sugar Caramel Pound Cake is a moist, dense, and flavorful dessert, perfect for chilly weather or anytime you need a comforting treat. The combination of brown sugar and molasses gives it a rich, caramel flavor, while the toffee chips and pecans add a delightful crunch. Topped with a homemade caramel drizzle, this cake is irresistible!
Ingredients
For the Cake:
- 1 ½ cups butter (softened)
- 2 cups light brown sugar (packed)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 5 large eggs
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 (8 oz) bag toffee chips (I use Heath)
- 1 cup pecans (chopped)
For the Caramel Drizzle:
- 1 (14 oz) can sweetened condensed milk
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons butter
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
For the Cake:
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (163°C). Spray a 12-cup Bundt pan with cooking spray or grease and dust with flour.
- Beat the butter in a large bowl until creamy. Add the light brown sugar and granulated sugar, beating until fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
- In a medium bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Alternate adding the dry ingredients and milk to the butter mixture, starting and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
- Stir in the toffee chips and chopped pecans.
- Spoon the batter into the prepared Bundt pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 85 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted into the center comes out clean. (To prevent over-browning, cover the cake with foil during the first 40 minutes of baking.)
- Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Then remove from the pan and cool completely on a wire rack.
For the Caramel Drizzle:
- In a medium saucepan, combine the sweetened condensed milk and brown sugar. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, whisking frequently.
- Once boiling, reduce the heat and simmer for 8 minutes, whisking often.
- Remove from heat and whisk in the butter and vanilla extract.
- Let the caramel cool for 5 minutes before using. (Make sure the drizzle is still HOT when you pour it over the cake.)
To Serve:
- Once the cake is completely cool, drizzle the caramel sauce over the cake.
- Slice and serve! Enjoy the rich, sweet, and decadent flavor of this Brown Sugar Caramel Pound Cake. Perfect with a cup of coffee or tea!
Note:
This cake is dense and moist, and the homemade caramel drizzle takes it to the next level. It’s sure to be a hit with anyone who loves sweet, comforting desserts!