Five Flavor Pound Cake With Glaze
A rich, moist pound cake infused with five flavorful extracts—vanilla, lemon, rum, coconut, and sweet milk—perfect for celebrations or tea gatherings. Topped with a glossy glaze.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Beat butter and shortening at medium speed about 2 minutes or until creamy.
- Gradually add sugar, beating at medium speed 5 to 7 minutes.
- Add eggs one at a time, beating just until yellow disappears after each addition.
- Combine cake flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Add flour mixture alternately with sweet milk to the butter mixture, beginning and ending with flour mixture, mixing at low speed just until blended after each addition.
- Stir in vanilla extract, lemon extract, rum flavoring, and coconut flavoring.
- Pour batter into a greased and floured 10-inch tube pan.
- Bake at 325°F (163°C) for 1 hour and 30 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool in pan for 10 minutes; remove from pan and place on wire rack.
- While warm, spoon glaze over the cake.
Tips & Substitutions
For a lighter texture, ensure your butter and shortening are well-creamed before adding sugar. If you don't have cake flour, substitute with all-purpose flour by removing 2 tablespoons per cup and adding cornstarch. Adjust the baking time if using a different pan size; smaller pans may bake faster. Consider adding a pinch of nutmeg for extra flavor.
Serving Suggestions
Serve the Five Flavor Pound Cake with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream for a delicious dessert. It pairs beautifully with Fish Fillets With Lemon Thyme for a delightful meal. Consider dusting with powdered sugar or serving with fresh berries for added color and flavor.
Storage & Reheating
Store leftover pound cake in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days. For longer storage, wrap it tightly and freeze for up to 3 months. To reheat, slice individual pieces and warm them in the microwave for about 10-15 seconds or in a preheated oven at 300°F (150°C) until warmed through.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
Each serving of Five Flavor Pound Cake With Glaze contains roughly 321 calories, with 3g protein, 39g carbohydrates, and 1g fat. It is an excellent source of vitamin C (24% of the Daily Value), and a good source of iron and dietary fiber. It also contributes 3g of dietary fiber toward your daily target.
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).
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use only butter instead of butter and shortening?
Yes, you can use only butter, but the texture may be denser. Shortening adds moisture and a lighter crumb. If you prefer to stick with butter, ensure it’s at room temperature and well-creamed with sugar to achieve the best results.
What can I substitute for sweet milk?
Sweet milk can be replaced with whole milk or buttermilk. If using buttermilk, you can reduce the baking powder slightly to maintain the cake's rise. For a non-dairy option, almond milk or oat milk can work, but may alter the flavor slightly.
How can I make this cake more flavorful?
To enhance flavor, consider adding citrus zest from oranges or lemons or incorporating chopped nuts like pecans or walnuts. You could also experiment with different extracts, such as almond or hazelnut, to customize the taste to your liking.
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).