Mississippi Pound Cake
Mississippi Pound Cake is a rich, moist dessert featuring the classic combination of buttery sweetness and subtle hints of almond, coconut, and rum extracts. Its dense texture and golden crust make it perfect for special occasions or a comforting treat with fresh fruit and a dusting of powdered sugar.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Cream butter and shortening together until smooth and fluffy.
- Gradually add sugar and continue to beat until well combined.
- Mix in about half of the flour along with the baking powder.
- Stir in the milk, evaporated milk, and the extracts (almond, coconut, and rum).
- Add the remaining flour and mix until just incorporated.
- Beat the mixture briefly until it becomes fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
- Grease and flour a Bundt pan thoroughly.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake at 325°F (163°C) for 1.5 hours.
- Allow the cake to sit in the pan for 10 minutes after baking, then turn it out onto a cake plate.
- Let the cake cool completely before lightly sprinkling with powdered sugar.
- Garnish with fresh fruit before serving.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
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).