Best Pound Cake Ever

Prep: 15 min Cook: 75 min Serves: 12 Cuisine: American

Rich and moist pound cake with buttery flavor and subtle lemon aroma, perfect for dessert or tea time, appealing to those who enjoy classic baked treats.

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Ingredients

  • 2 sticks butter
  • 1/2 cup Crisco
  • 5 eggs
  • 3 cups sugar
  • 3 cups flour
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1/2 teaspoon lemon extract

Instructions

  1. Grease and flour 2 loaf pans.
  2. Beat together butter, Crisco, eggs, and sugar until well combined.
  3. Add flour, baking powder, milk, vanilla, and lemon extract; mix until smooth.
  4. Start baking in a cold oven.
  5. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 1 1/4 hours, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  6. Allow to cool before serving.
  7. Serve with strawberries, ice cream, or your favorite toppings.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

631 kcal 32% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 6.5g 13% DV
Total Fat 29.7g 38% DV
Carbs 73.8g 27% DV
Fiber 1.9g 7% DV
Sugar 14.7g 29% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 2805mg 100% DV
Potassium 329mg 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 1641mg 100% DV
Iron 6.1mg 34% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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