Virginia Pound Cake
Virginia Pound Cake is a rich, buttery dessert with hints of vanilla and lemon, perfect for special occasions or teatime indulgence, appealing to classic cake lovers.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
- Alternately add flour and milk to the mixture, beginning and ending with flour, and beat after each addition.
- Stir in 1 teaspoon baking powder with the last portion of flour, then add vanilla and lemon extracts.
- Pour batter into a well-greased and floured 9-inch tube pan.
- Bake at 200°F for 45 minutes, then increase the oven temperature to 350°F and bake for an additional 1 hour and 15 minutes, or until a tester inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Remove from oven and cool in the pan for 15 minutes.
- Turn out the cake onto a wire rack to cool completely.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
617
kcal
31% DV
Protein
Fat
Carbs
* % 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).