Very Good Pound Cake

Prep: 20 min Cook: 120 min Cuisine: American

A rich, buttery pound cake with a tender crumb and subtle vanilla flavor, perfect for special occasions or everyday indulgence, appealing to cake lovers of all ages.

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Ingredients

  • 2 sticks margarine
  • 3 cups sugar
  • 6 eggs
  • 3 cups Swans Down cake flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla
  • 1 teaspoon butter flavoring
  • 1 cup sour cream

Instructions

  1. Cream margarine and sugar together until light and fluffy.
  2. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
  3. Gradually add flour, baking powder, and salt to the creamed mixture, mixing well.
  4. Stir in sour cream, vanilla, and butter flavoring until smooth.
  5. Pour batter into a prepared loaf pan and bake at 300°F (150°C) for 2 hours.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

634 kcal 32% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 3.1g 6% DV
Total Fat 46.9g 60% DV
Carbs 40.8g 15% DV
Fiber 1.2g 4% DV
Sugar 3.3g 7% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 12613mg 100% DV
Potassium 277.5mg 6% DV
Cholesterol 141.8mg 47% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 34mcg 4% DV
Vitamin C 9.2mg 10% DV
Calcium 1572.8mg 100% DV
Iron 3.5mg 20% 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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