Pound Cake

Prep: 20 min Cook: 90 min Serves: 12 Cuisine: American

Pound cake is a classic dessert known for its rich, buttery flavor and dense, moist texture. With a harmonious blend of vanilla, lemon, or almond notes, this cake is perfect for celebrations or a cozy afternoon tea. It's a versatile treat that delights cake lovers of all ages.

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Ingredients

  • 3 c. plain flour
  • 3 c. sugar
  • 1/2 tsp. baking powder
  • 3 dashes of salt
  • 5 eggs
  • 2 sticks margarine
  • 1/2 c. butter flavor Crisco
  • 1 c. sweet milk
  • 1 to 2 Tbsp. flavoring

Instructions

  1. Have all ingredients at room temperature.
  2. Hand stir all dry ingredients together.
  3. Add eggs and stir.
  4. Add margarine and Crisco and stir.
  5. Add milk and stir.
  6. Put batter in mixer and beat at high speed until well blended.
  7. Add 1 to 2 tablespoons of your favorite flavoring and mix well.
  8. Pour batter into greased and floured tube pan.
  9. Place in cold oven.
  10. Bake at 325° for 1 hour and 20 to 30 minutes.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

707 kcal 35% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 4.9g 10% DV
Total Fat 47.1g 60% DV
Carbs 56g 20% DV
Fiber 1.8g 7% DV
Sugar 3.2g 6% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 12578.2mg 100% DV
Potassium 272mg 6% DV
Cholesterol 139.5mg 47% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 15.8mcg 2% DV
Vitamin C 9.2mg 10% DV
Calcium 1545.3mg 100% DV
Iron 4.7mg 26% 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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