Half And Half Pound Cake

Prep: 20 min Cook: 75 min Serves: 12 Cuisine: American

A rich, moist pound cake with a delicate lemon flavor, perfect for dessert or teatime, appealing to those who enjoy classic, buttery baked goods.

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Ingredients

  • 2 1/4 cups sugar
  • 1 1/2 cups self-rising flour
  • 1 1/2 cups cake flour
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 1 cup shortening
  • 1 cup milk
  • 5 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla

Instructions

  1. Cream sugar and shortening until light and fluffy.
  2. Add eggs and beat well.
  3. Add flour, milk, lemon juice, and vanilla; beat thoroughly.
  4. Pour batter into a greased tube pan.
  5. Bake at 350°F for 1 hour and 15 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

710 kcal 35% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 8.6g 17% DV
Total Fat 29.9g 38% DV
Carbs 87.7g 32% DV
Fiber 2.3g 8% DV
Sugar 15.2g 30% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 162.8mg 7% DV
Potassium 378.3mg 8% DV
Cholesterol 66mg 22% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 62.8mcg 7% DV
Vitamin C 13mg 14% DV
Vitamin D 0.4mcg 2% DV
Calcium 177.5mg 14% DV
Iron 5.2mg 29% 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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