Minna'S Pound Cake

Prep: 20 min Cook: 75 min Serves: 8 Cuisine: American

Minna's Pound Cake delivers a rich, buttery flavor with a tender crumb, perfect for dessert lovers seeking a classic treat suitable for family gatherings or special occasions.

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Ingredients

  • 3 cups sugar
  • 2 sticks margarine
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 3 cups flour
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 cup Crisco solid
  • 5 eggs
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup milk

Instructions

  1. Cream sugar, margarine, shortening, and eggs together until smooth.
  2. Combine baking powder, salt, and flour; alternate adding these dry ingredients with milk to the creamed mixture.
  3. Add vanilla extract (and lemon if desired) to the batter.
  4. Pour the batter into a cake pan and place in a cool oven.
  5. Bake at 300°F (150°C) for approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

610 kcal 30% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 7g 14% DV
Total Fat 25g 32% DV
Carbs 80.3g 29% DV
Fiber 1.9g 7% DV
Sugar 14.7g 29% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 12659.5mg 100% DV
Potassium 516.3mg 11% DV
Cholesterol 66mg 22% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 62.8mcg 7% DV
Vitamin C 13.7mg 15% DV
Vitamin D 0.4mcg 2% DV
Calcium 1664mg 100% DV
Iron 8.2mg 46% DV

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

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