Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 1/3 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 3/4 cup finely chopped pecans
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, (softened)
  • 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 4 large eggs
  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt, (divided)
  • 3/4 cup dark corn syrup
  • 1/2 cup whole buttermilk
  • 1 cup finely chopped pecans
  • baking spray
  • 3/4 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 6 tablespoons butter
  • 3 tablespoons heavy cream

Instruction

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees.
  • In a small bowl stir together brown sugar, pecans, cinnamon, and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Set aside.
  • Using an electric stand mixer with the paddle attachment, beat butter, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract for 3 to 4 minutes at medium speed.
  • Beat in eggs one at a time, stopping to scrape down the sides of the bowl several times.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and 1/2 teaspoon of salt.
  • In a glass measuring cup, stir together corn syrup and buttermilk.
  • With mixer on LOW, add flour mixture alternating with buttermilk mixture, beginning and ending with flour mixture. Beat just until combined after each addition.
  • Stir in the finely chopped pecans.
  • Liberally spray a 15-cup Bundt pan with baking spray.
  • Stir half a cup of batter into the cinnamon mixture.Pour half the remaining batter into the Bundt pan.
  • Dollop the cinnamon mixture into the Bundt pan.Cover with the remaining batter.
  • Bake for 60 minutes. Let cool in pan for 10 minutes and then invert onto a serving platter.
  • To make glaze, bring all ingredients to a boil over medium heat. Let cool slightly and drizzle over cake.