Bessie Edwards Pound Cake

Prep: 20 min Cook: 90 min Cuisine: American

A rich, buttery pound cake with a tender crumb and classic vanilla flavor, perfect for special occasions or everyday indulgence, appealing to cake enthusiasts and dessert lovers.

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Ingredients

  • 2 sticks butter
  • 3 cups sugar
  • 3 1/2 cups plain cake flour
  • 5 eggs
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup shortening

Instructions

  1. Have all ingredients at room temperature.
  2. Cream sugar, shortening, and butter together until well combined.
  3. Add eggs one at a time, mixing after each addition.
  4. Stir in vanilla extract.
  5. Gradually add milk and flour alternately, mixing well after each addition.
  6. Pour batter into a prepared baking pan and bake at 300°F (150°C) for 1 1/2 hours.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

838 kcal 42% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 5.9g 12% DV
Total Fat 54.7g 70% DV
Carbs 67.3g 24% DV
Fiber 1.6g 6% DV
Sugar 14.7g 29% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 155mg 7% DV
Potassium 323.5mg 7% DV
Cholesterol 141mg 47% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 62.8mcg 7% DV
Vitamin C 13mg 14% DV
Vitamin D 0.4mcg 2% DV
Calcium 171.8mg 13% DV
Iron 4mg 22% DV
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).

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