This show-stopping fall dessert features a rich, apple-butter-infused pound cake packed with fresh spiced apples. It is soaked in a warm bourbon butter glaze right out of the oven, then draped in a thick bourbon brown sugar frosting, and topped with toasted pecans. #BourbonAppleButterPoundCake #PoundCakeRecipe #FallBaking #AppleButterCake #BourbonGlaze #BundtCakeRecipe #ThanksgivingDessert #AutumnBaking #MoistPoundCake #bakingfromscratch

*Preheat Oven:* 325°F (163°C)
*Bake Time:* 1 hour and 30 minutes (or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean)

🛒 Ingredients

Cake Batter

3 medium apples (peeled, diced, and tossed with a squeeze of fresh lemon juice)
4 ½ cups all-purpose flour
2 cups dark brown sugar (firmly packed)
¾ cup granulated white sugar
3 sticks (1 ½ cups) unsalted butter (softened to room temperature)
7 large eggs (room temperature)
1 ½ cups apple butter (sweetened or unsweetened)
⅓ cup bourbon
2 tablespoons vanilla extract
2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
2 tablespoons ground nutmeg
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon salt

Warm Bourbon Soak Glaze

6 tablespoons unsalted butter
¼ cup dark brown sugar
¼ cup bourbon
½ teaspoon vanilla extract

Bourbon Brown Sugar Frosting

¾ cup unsalted butter (softened)
½ cup brown sugar (packed)
¼ cup bourbon
¼ cup heavy cream (room temperature)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups powdered sugar (sifted)

Garnish (Optional)

1 cup toasted pecans (chopped)

🥣 Directions

Step 1: Prep the Apples

1. Peel and dice your 3 medium apples into small, bite-sized pieces.
2. Squeeze fresh lemon juice over the top and toss them well to prevent browning. Set aside.

Step 2: Mix the Cake Batter
1. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
2. In a separate large mixing bowl or stand mixer, cream together the 3 sticks of softened butter, packed dark brown sugar, and white sugar until light and fluffy.
3. Add the room-temperature eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
4. Stir in the apple butter, ⅓ cup bourbon, and 2 tablespoons of vanilla extract.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture into the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined. Do not overmix.
6. Gently fold in the prepared diced apples.
7. Pour the batter into a well-greased and floured bundt or tube pan.
8. Bake at 325°F for 1 hour and 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted deep into the center comes out clean.

Step 3: Apply the Soak Glaze
1. While the cake is in its final minutes of baking, combine the 6 tablespoons of butter, ¼ cup dark brown sugar, ¼ cup bourbon, and ½ teaspoon of vanilla extract in a small saucepan.
2. Cook over medium heat for about 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until the sugar is dissolved and the glaze is nicely thickened.
3. Once the cake comes out of the oven, leave it in the pan. Poke holes across the bottom of the warm cake using a skewer or toothpick.
4. Pour the warm soak glaze evenly over the cake and let it absorb completely while cooling.

Step 4: Make the Frosting
1. In a clean saucepan, melt the ¾ cup of softened butter and ½ cup of packed brown sugar together.
2. Let the mixture cook and bubble for 2 minutes, then remove it immediately from the heat source.
3. Stir in the ¼ cup of bourbon, ¼ cup of room-temperature heavy cream, and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract until unified.
4. Gradually add the 2 cups of sifted powdered sugar. Whisk vigorously or mix until entirely smooth, glossy, and thick enough to pour.

Step 5: Assemble and Garnish
1. Invert the cooled cake onto your serving platter or cake stand.
2. Pour the warm bourbon brown sugar frosting over the top of the cake, allowing it to drip beautifully down the sides.
3. Immediately sprinkle the top with 1 cup of chopped toasted pecans and any remaining caramelized apple chunks for garnish.

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