Ingredients

For the Praline Pecan Topping:

• 1 cup chopped pecans (you may toast them for extra flavor)

• ½ cup unsalted butter (1 stick)

• 1 cup packed light brown sugar

For the Pound Cake Batter:

• 1 ½ cups unsalted butter, softened (3 sticks)

• 2 ¾ cups granulated sugar

• 6 large eggs, room temperature

• 3 cups all-purpose flour, sifted

• ½ teaspoon baking powder

• ½ teaspoon salt

• 1 cup whole milk, room temperature

• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

• 1 teaspoon butter extract (optional, enhances butter flavor)

• ½ teaspoon almond extract (optional, adds depth)

For the Praline Glaze:

• ½ cup brown sugar

• 4 tablespoons butter

• ¼ cup heavy cream

• ½ teaspoon vanilla extract

• Pinch of salt