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Heat oven to 350°F (325°F for dark or nonstick pans). Grease bottoms only of two 8x4-inch or two 9x5-inch loaf pans.
Step 2
In large bowl, beat cake ingredients on low speed 30 seconds, then on medium speed 2 minutes, scraping bowl occasionally. Pour into pans.
Step 3
Bake 8-inch loaves 37 to 45 minutes, 9-inch loaves 34 to 42 minutes, or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes; remove from pans. Cool completely, about 1 hour.
Step 4
In microwavable bowl, microwave uncovered on Medium (50%) 15 seconds. Spread frosting over tops of loaves, allowing some to drizzle down sides. Store loosely covered.
Recipe Tips
Pound cakes freeze beautifully! Wrap the unfrosted cakes tightly, label them and freeze up to 4 months. To serve, loosen the wrap and thaw at room temperature 2 to 3 hours.
You’ll want to toast and chop extra walnuts for sprinkling on top of the warm glaze.
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