Old Fashioned Pound Cake

Prep: 15 min Cook: 90 min Serves: 12 Cuisine: American

Old Fashioned Pound Cake is a rich, buttery dessert that combines classic flavors of vanilla and lemon. With its dense texture and sweet aroma, this cake is perfect for gatherings, tea time, or a comforting treat at home. It's a timeless recipe that appeals to all ages.

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Ingredients

  • 2 c. cake flour
  • 6 eggs
  • 1/2 lb. country butter
  • 1 2/3 c. sugar
  • juice of lemon
  • 1 tsp. vanilla

Instructions

  1. Cream butter and sugar; add eggs, one at a time.
  2. Fold in flour.
  3. Add flavorings and lemon juice.
  4. Bake at 325° for 1 to 1 1/2 hours in greased tube pan.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

313 kcal 16% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 4.8g 10% DV
Total Fat 2g 3% DV
Carbs 55.6g 20% DV
Fiber 1.5g 5% DV
Sugar 3.2g 6% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 76.8mg 3% DV
Potassium 440.8mg 9% DV
Cholesterol 64.5mg 22% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 15.8mcg 2% DV
Vitamin C 9.8mg 11% DV
Calcium 85.5mg 7% DV
Iron 4.5mg 25% DV

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

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