English Pound Cake
A classic, moist pound cake with a delicate lemon flavor, perfect for teatime or special occasions, showcasing a rich, buttery texture and tender crumb.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Beat Crisco and sugar until well combined and creamy.
- Add egg yolks one at a time, beating well after each addition.
- In a separate bowl, mix flour with soda and salt.
- Alternately add the flour mixture and buttermilk to the creamed mixture, beginning and ending with the flour.
- Add lemon juice and blend well.
- In a clean bowl, beat egg whites until stiff peaks form.
- Gently fold the beaten egg whites into the batter.
- Grease and flour two medium loaf pans.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pans.
- Bake in a 350°F oven for about 1 hour, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
311
kcal
16% DV
Protein
Fat
Carbs
* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).