Corn Meal Pound Cake

Prep: 20 min Cook: 60 min Serves: 12 Cuisine: American

A moist and flavorful cornmeal pound cake with a tender crumb and subtle sweetness, perfect for afternoon tea or dessert. The combination of cornmeal and sour cream adds a unique texture and richness, making it a delightful treat for those who enjoy classic baked goods with a twist.

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Ingredients

  • 3 cups sugar
  • 1 cup oleo
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 6 egg yolks
  • 1 1/2 cups flour
  • 1 1/2 cups cornmeal
  • 1/4 teaspoon soda
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 6 egg whites
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Instructions

  1. Cream sugar and oleo until light and fluffy.
  2. Add vanilla and egg yolks, one at a time, beating until fluffy.
  3. Sift together flour, cornmeal, and soda.
  4. Add the dry ingredients alternating with sour cream, mixing well after each addition.
  5. Beat egg whites and salt together until peaks form.
  6. Gently fold the beaten egg whites into the batter.
  7. Pour the batter into a well-greased and floured 10-inch tube pan.
  8. Bake at 350°F for 1 hour or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

637 kcal 32% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 35.1g 70% DV
Total Fat 16.5g 21% DV
Carbs 70.8g 26% DV
Fiber 2.9g 10% DV
Sugar 16.5g 33% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 10400.2mg 100% DV
Potassium 591.3mg 13% DV
Cholesterol 583.5mg 100% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 326mcg 36% DV
Vitamin C 21.4mg 24% DV
Vitamin D 3.4mcg 17% DV
Calcium 159mg 12% DV
Iron 6mg 33% DV

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

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