Quickie Pound Cake

Prep: 15 min Cook: 60 min Serves: 8 Cuisine: American

A rich and buttery pound cake with a tender crumb, perfect for any occasion. Its simple yet classic flavor profile makes it a favorite among dessert lovers, suitable for family gatherings or a cozy treat with coffee. Easy to prepare with common pantry ingredients.

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Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 sticks butter
  • 1/4 cup Crisco
  • 6 eggs
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 2 cups flour
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla

Instructions

  1. Cream the Crisco and butter with the sugar until light and fluffy.
  2. Add the sifted flour and eggs alternately, beginning and ending with the flour.
  3. Mix in the vanilla extract.
  4. Pour the batter into a prepared pan and bake at 325°F for 1 hour.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

514 kcal 26% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 4.8g 10% DV
Total Fat 26.9g 35% DV
Carbs 48.9g 18% DV
Fiber 1.8g 6% DV
Sugar 3.2g 6% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 75.3mg 3% DV
Potassium 260.5mg 6% DV
Cholesterol 139.5mg 47% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 15.8mcg 2% DV
Vitamin C 9.2mg 10% DV
Calcium 69.5mg 5% DV
Iron 1.8mg 10% DV
Contains Milk Egg Wheat/Gluten

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).

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