Mamma'S Pound Cake

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

Mamma's Pound Cake is a rich, moist dessert with a tender crumb and a hint of lemon and vanilla. Perfect for teatime or special occasions, it offers classic comfort with a delightful sweetness and buttery flavor, appealing to those who enjoy traditional Southern or homemade baked goods.

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Ingredients

  • 2 1/2 cups sugar
  • 1 cup real butter
  • 5 eggs
  • 3 cups plain flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon soda
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon lemon extract

Instructions

  1. Separate the eggs, holding back the whites.
  2. Cream the sugar, butter, and egg yolks; mix well.
  3. Sift the flour, soda, and baking powder together.
  4. Add the flour mixture alternately with the buttermilk to the creamed mixture.
  5. Add vanilla and lemon extracts to the batter.
  6. Beat the egg whites until stiff peaks form.
  7. Gently fold the beaten egg whites into the batter.
  8. Pour the mixture into a greased tube pan.
  9. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 1 hour or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

615 kcal 31% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 7.3g 15% DV
Total Fat 29g 37% DV
Carbs 71g 26% DV
Fiber 2.5g 9% DV
Sugar 4.5g 9% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 2851mg 100% DV
Potassium 365.8mg 8% DV
Cholesterol 146.8mg 49% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 39.5mcg 4% DV
Vitamin C 9.4mg 10% DV
Vitamin D 0.3mcg 2% DV
Calcium 1587.5mg 100% DV
Iron 5.3mg 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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