Jim's Apple Raisin Pound Cake with Praline Glaze

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 1 cup sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1 cup raisins
• 1 cup diced apples
• 1/2 cup chopped pecans
• 1/2 cup light brown sugar
• 1/4 cup butter, melted

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9x5 inch loaf pan.
2. In a medium bowl, cream together the 1/2 cup butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla.
3. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; stir into the creamed mixture alternately with the milk. Fold in the raisins, apples and pecans.
4. Pour into the prepared pan. Bake for 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
5. In a medium bowl, mix together the brown sugar, 1/4 cup melted butter and pecans. Spread over the top of the cake. Bake for an additional 30 minutes.
6. Cool in pan for 10 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack and cool completely.

Interesting Facts

• Pound cake got its name because it contains one pound each of butter, sugar, eggs and flour.
• Apple and raisin is a classic combination for cakes and desserts.
• Praline is a type of candy made with nuts and caramelized sugar.