Ingredients
PATTI VDRJ67A
1 cup butter
2 cup sugar
4 eggs
4 cup flour
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp baking powder
4 oz sour cream
4 oz cream cheese, softened
1 cup praline liqueur
1 cup pecans, chopped
GLAZE
1/4 cup butter
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup praline liqueur
1/8 cup water
Directions
Cream butter and sugar. Add eggs and beat 3 minutes. Mix dry
ingredients together. Mix together sour cream, cream cheese and
liqueur. Alternately add dry ingredients with cheese mixture, beating
well. Stir in nuts. Grease and flour bundt pan. Pour batter in. Bake
at 350~ for 60-70 minutes. Cool 15 minutes then glaze.
GLAZE: Combine all in a small saucepan; bring to a boil. Stir for 5
minutes. Pour over cake.
Servings: 8 servings
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We hope you enjoy this Praline Pound Cake recipe.
