Pound Cakes

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

A rich, buttery pound cake with subtle lemon and vanilla flavors, perfect for desserts, tea time, or special occasions, appealing to those who enjoy classic baked treats.

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Ingredients

  • 2 sticks butter (at room temperature)
  • 1/2 cup Crisco
  • 3 cups sugar
  • 5 eggs
  • 3 cups flour
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons lemon flavoring

Instructions

  1. Mix well the butter, Crisco, and sugar.
  2. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
  3. Add flour and milk alternately, starting and ending with flour.
  4. Add vanilla and lemon flavoring, then beat on high for 3 minutes.
  5. Pour batter into a prepared loaf pan.
  6. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 1 1/2 hours, do not open the oven during baking.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

617 kcal 31% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 6.5g 13% DV
Total Fat 29.7g 38% DV
Carbs 66.9g 24% DV
Fiber 1.9g 7% DV
Sugar 14.7g 29% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 155mg 7% DV
Potassium 324mg 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 172mg 13% DV
Iron 3.3mg 18% DV

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

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