Pumpkin Pound Cake With Maple Pecan Glaze

Serve this delicious pumpkin pound cake with the included simple maple pecan glaze or dust it with powdered sugar. It's a delicious cake for a special dinner or a fall or winter holiday gathering. Also, feel free to leave the pecans out; it's delcious with or without.

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