Geranium Pound Cake

Prep: 20 min Cook: 60 min Serves: 10 Cuisine: American

A fragrant pound cake infused with rose geranium leaves, offering a delicate floral aroma complemented by a moist, buttery crumb, perfect for elegant teatime or special occasions.

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup butter or margarine, softened
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 3 eggs
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • rose geranium leaves (optional)
  • powdered sugar (optional)

Instructions

  1. Cream the butter until smooth; gradually add the sugar, beating well until combined.
  2. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
  3. In a separate bowl, combine flour and baking powder.
  4. Alternately add the flour mixture and milk to the creamed mixture, beginning and ending with the flour mixture, mixing after each addition.
  5. Stir in the vanilla extract.
  6. Line a well-greased 10-inch tube pan with rose geranium leaves, if desired.
  7. Pour the batter into the prepared pan.
  8. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 1 hour or until a cake tester inserted into the center comes out clean.
  9. Let the cake cool in the pan for 15 minutes.
  10. Remove from the pan and let cool completely on a wire rack.
  11. Sift powdered sugar over the top of the cooled cake, if desired.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

728 kcal 36% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 6.5g 13% DV
Total Fat 29.7g 38% DV
Carbs 98.7g 36% DV
Fiber 1.9g 7% DV
Sugar 39.2g 78% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 2805.5mg 100% DV
Potassium 329.5mg 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 1641.3mg 100% DV
Iron 6.1mg 34% DV

* % 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).

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