Ingredients
Method
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease and line a 9x5-inch loaf pan with parchment paper.
Dry Mix
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt and set aside.
Cream and Combine
- In a large bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
Add Dairy
- Mix the sour cream and whole milk into the batter until smooth.
Fold in Dry Ingredients
- Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet batter until just combined.
Make the Pecan Filling
- In a small bowl, mix the chopped pecans, brown sugar, and ground cinnamon.
Layer and Swirl
- Pour half the batter into the prepared loaf pan, add half the pecan filling, then the remaining batter, and top with the rest of the pecan filling.
- Swirl gently with a knife to create a marbled effect.
Bake and Cool
- Bake for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Glaze
- Whisk together powdered sugar, 2-3 tablespoons milk, and a splash of vanilla until smooth and drizzle over the cooled loaf.
Notes
For a flavor twist, stir in a teaspoon of orange zest or swap out pecans for walnuts.
