Old-Fashioned Pecan Praline Loaf Cake with Vanilla Glaze
There is something deeply comforting about a recipe that carries the warmth of a grandmother’s kitchen. This pecan praline loaf cake is exactly that kind of recipe — the sort that gets passed down through generations, scrawled on index cards, and made on lazy Sunday mornings when the house smells like butter and brown sugar. With its tender, fluffy crumb, crunchy pecan praline topping, and silky vanilla glaze drizzled right over the top, this loaf cake is pure nostalgia in every single slice.
Whether you are baking it for a holiday gathering, a weekend brunch, or simply because you are craving something homemade and heartwarming, this recipe delivers every single time. Let’s walk through exactly how to make it from scratch.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
For the Pecan Praline Topping
- 1 cup chopped pecans, plus extra whole pecans for decoration
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
For the Vanilla Glaze
- 1 cup powdered sugar, sifted
- 2 to 3 tablespoons whole milk
- 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Method
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