Mel'S Pound Cake

Prep: 20 min Cook: 60 min Cuisine: American

A rich, buttery pound cake with a tender crumb, featuring vanilla flavor. Perfect for dessert or teatime, appealing to those who love classic, moist cakes.

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Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 1/3 cup shortening
  • 1/4 cup Wesson oil
  • 3 cups sugar
  • 5 eggs
  • 3 cups flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla

Instructions

  1. Beat together butter, shortening, oil, and sugar until creamy.
  2. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
  3. Alternate adding flour and baking powder with milk, mixing well after each addition.
  4. Add vanilla and mix until combined.
  5. Pour batter into a greased loaf pan and bake at 350°F (175°C) for 1 hour.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

852 kcal 43% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 6.5g 13% DV
Total Fat 54.7g 70% DV
Carbs 73.8g 27% DV
Fiber 1.9g 7% DV
Sugar 14.7g 29% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 2805mg 100% DV
Potassium 329mg 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 1641mg 100% DV
Iron 6.1mg 34% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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