Aunt Frieda'S Pound Cake
A buttery pound cake with gentle lemon notes, perfect for tea parties or casual gatherings. Light, tender, and subtly sweet, it’s a classic American treat that delights everyone at the table.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Cream the butter with the sugar. Add the lemon extract.
- Beat the egg yolks and add them to the mixture.
- Mix well.
- Sift the flour before measuring.
- Sift the dry ingredients and add them alternately with milk, beginning and ending with flour. Add the stiffly beaten egg whites, folding them in.
- Grease and lightly flour two 8‑inch layer pans or one large loaf pan. Bake at 375°F for ½ hour for layers or 1 hour for a loaf.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
559
kcal
28% DV
Protein
Fat
Carbs
Contains
Milk
Egg
Wheat/Gluten
Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.
* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).
Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).