Jewish Pound Cake

Prep: 20 min Cook: 60 min Serves: 12 Cuisine: Jewish

A moist, buttery Jewish pound cake with rich vanilla flavor, perfect for holidays or everyday indulgence, offering a tender crumb and satisfying sweetness.

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup butter
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 4 egg yolks
  • 3 cups cake flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 4 stiffly beaten egg whites

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar; add beaten egg yolks and sour cream and mix.
  2. Sift all dry ingredients separately three times and add to the mixture.
  3. Mix thoroughly.
  4. Add vanilla and mix.
  5. Ensure egg whites are stiffly beaten.
  6. Fold egg whites carefully into the mixture.
  7. Grease a chiffon pan and lightly flour it.
  8. Optional: chop 1/2 cup pecans and layer them at the bottom before adding the batter.
  9. Bake at 350°F for 1 hour.
  10. Remove from the pan immediately and cool.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

706 kcal 35% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 32g 64% DV
Total Fat 40.1g 51% DV
Carbs 41.5g 15% DV
Fiber 1.6g 6% DV
Sugar 4.8g 10% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 19577mg 100% DV
Potassium 511.5mg 11% DV
Cholesterol 654mg 100% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 139mcg 15% DV
Vitamin C 9.1mg 10% DV
Vitamin D 2.6mcg 13% DV
Calcium 1606.3mg 100% DV
Iron 7.3mg 40% DV
Diet fit High-protein
Contains Milk Egg Wheat/Gluten

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).

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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