Pound Cake, Golden

Prep: 20 min Cook: 75 min Serves: 12 Cuisine: American

Golden pound cake with rich buttery flavor, tender crumb, and subtle citrus notes, perfect for dessert or teatime gatherings, appealing to those who love classic baked treats.

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Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup butter or margarine
  • 1/2 cup shortening
  • 3 cups sugar
  • 5 eggs
  • 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon lemon extract

Instructions

  1. Cream the butter and shortening together until smooth and fluffy.
  2. Gradually add sugar, beating well at medium speed until mixture is light and creamy.
  3. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
  4. Combine all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt in a separate bowl.
  5. Add the dry ingredients to the creamed mixture alternately with milk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients, mixing just until blended after each addition.
  6. Stir in vanilla extract and lemon extract until well incorporated.
  7. Pour the batter into a greased and floured 12-cup Bundt pan.
  8. Bake at 325°F (163°C) for 1 hour and 15 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  9. Cool the cake in the pan for 10 to 15 minutes before removing and transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

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 12494.5mg 100% DV
Potassium 331mg 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 1647mg 100% DV
Iron 6.2mg 34% 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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