Incredible Pound Cake

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

A rich, buttery pound cake with subtle vanilla and almond flavors, perfect for special occasions or simple indulgence, appealing to those who love classic, moist desserts.

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Ingredients

  • 2 3/4 cups sugar
  • 2 sticks butter
  • 6 eggs
  • 3 cups flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon almond extract

Instructions

  1. Cream butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
  2. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
  3. In a separate bowl, combine flour, salt, and baking soda.
  4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and mix well.
  5. Stir in sour cream, vanilla extract, and almond extract until smooth.
  6. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a bundt or loaf pan.
  7. Pour batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
  8. Bake for 1 hour and 15 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  9. Allow the cake to cool before removing from the pan.
  10. Sprinkle with confectioners sugar before serving.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

533 kcal 27% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 5.6g 11% DV
Total Fat 26.9g 35% DV
Carbs 52.8g 19% DV
Fiber 1.8g 6% DV
Sugar 3.3g 7% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 16640mg 100% DV
Potassium 294.8mg 6% DV
Cholesterol 141.8mg 47% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 34mcg 4% DV
Vitamin C 9.2mg 10% DV
Calcium 106.8mg 8% DV
Iron 1.9mg 11% 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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