Maple Pecan Pound Cake

"I feel like maple flavors pair so well with toasted pecans, so I set about baking this Maple Pecan Pound Cake. The base of this pound cake uses a bit of cream cheese to add volume to the cake – cream cheese tends to puff up a bit as it bakes. From there, I added a bit of maple syrup into the cake as well as the glaze that gets drizzled on top. This cake is fan-freakin’-tastic! Of course, we can’t forget the toasted pecans! I thought about mixing pecans directly into the cake, but I opted to sprinkle them on top instead. Next time, I might try both. Either way, this version worked quite well. If you’re a fan of pound cakes, then put this recipe on your list of cakes to bake. It’s an easy, no-fuss recipe that features a strong hint of maple combined with the nutty flavor of toasted pecans. "