Lemon Pecan Pound Cake

13 ingredients
7 steps

Ingredients

  • 3/4 c. coarsely ground pecans (3 oz.)
  • 3 c. all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 tsp. baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 1 c. milk
  • 2 Tbsp. grated lemon zest
  • 2 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice
  • 1/2 tsp. vanilla
  • 4 drops yellow food coloring
  • 1 c. unsalted butter (room temperature)
  • 2 c. granulated sugar
  • 1 (3 oz.) pkg. lemon gelatin
  • 6 eggs (room temperature)

Directions

  1. 1
    Preheat oven to 350°.
  2. 2
    Place pecans in bottom of 10-inch greased baking pan.
  3. 3
    Sift flour, baking soda and salt; set aside. In a bowl, stir milk, lemon juice, lemon zest, vanilla and food coloring; set aside.
  4. 4
    In a large mixing bowl, cream butter for about 45 seconds.
  5. 5
    Gradually add sugar and gelatin; beat until mixture is very light and fluffy, 4 to 5 minutes.
  6. 6
    Add eggs, one at a time, beating about 1 minute after each addition.
  7. 7
    Scrape bowl frequently while adding eggs.

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