Bessie Edwards Pound Cake
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.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Have all ingredients at room temperature.
- Cream sugar, shortening, and butter together until well combined.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing after each addition.
- Stir in vanilla extract.
- Gradually add milk and flour alternately, mixing well after each addition.
- 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
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).