Holiday Pecan Pound Cake

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 325°.
2. 2
   Grease and flour a 10-inch tube or Bundt pan.
3. 3
   In large mixer bowl, beat shortening and sugar until light and fluffy.
4. 4
   Add eggs, one at a time, beating until smooth. Meanwhile, sift flour, baking powder, salt and nutmeg.
5. 5
   Add to sugar mixture alternately with sour cream and milk, beginning and ending with flour.
6. 6
   Beat just until blended.
7. 7
   Fold in pecans.
8. 8
   Turn into prepared pan and bake 1 hour and 15 minutes, or until done. Cool in pan 15 minutes.
9. 9
   Then turn out on a wire rack and finish cooling.
10. 10
    Pour glaze over cake and decorate with pecan halves.