Forget pumpkin piethis pumpkin pound cake deserves just as much attention in the fall.

The latest recipe we’re adding to the lineup is this gorgeous pumpkin pound cake.

Southern-favorite pecans add a hint of crunch to break up the tender cake.

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Learn how to make pumpkin pound cake.

Pair with a cup of coffee or a scoop of vanilla ice cream for a decadent treat.

Additionally, avoid over-beating your eggs to prevent a souffle effect in your cake.

ingredients for pumpkin pound cake

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Freeze in slices (for easy grabbing) for up to three months for longer storage.

Bring to room temperature before serving.

Coat a 12-cup Bundt pan with baking spray.

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Add batter to pan:

Spoon batter into prepared pan, and spread into an even layer.

Let cool in Bundt pan on wire rack, 15 minutes.

Remove cake from pan:

Loosen sides of cake gently with an offset spatula.

bundt pan coated with cooking spray

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Invert cake onto wire rack, and let cool completely, about 1 hour, 30 minutes.

Add powdered sugar to butter mixture and whisk until smooth, about 15 seconds.

Let glaze cool at room temperature for 15 minutes.

dry ingredients on a bowl with a whisk

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Add glaze to cake:

Pour cooled glaze over cake, and sprinkle with pecans.

Let stand at room temperature until glaze is set, about 15 minutes, before serving.

When purchasing pumpkin puree, be sure to choose 100 percent pure pumpkin.

pumpkin pound cake batter

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Pumpkin pie filling contains sweeteners and spices that would affect the outcome of the recipe.

you could substitute the canned pumpkin withhomemade pumpkin puree.

Note that using fresh puree may alter the final color, texture, and flavor of the cake.

pumpkin pound cake batter in bundt pan

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baked pound cake still in bundt pan

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pumpkin pound cake on cooling rack

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whisking glaze for pumpkin pound cake

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pumpkin pound cake with pecans and glaze

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