Wilma'S Pound Cake
Wilma's Pound Cake is a classic, moist dessert with rich buttery flavor and tender crumb. Perfect for any occasion, it pairs beautifully with fresh fruit or a dusting of powdered sugar. Its simple ingredients and traditional method make it a comforting choice for family gatherings and celebrations.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Cream shortening in a bowl until light and fluffy.
- Add sugar, 2 tablespoons at a time, beating continuously.
- Add eggs, one at a time, beating until light and fluffy.
- Add flour and milk alternately, beating well after each addition and adding baking powder and salt with the last flour addition.
- Beat in flavoring and continue beating for 3 minutes.
- Pour batter into a greased, waxed, paper-lined tube pan.
- Bake at 350°F for 1 hour or until the cake tests done.
- Cool for 10 minutes and remove from pan to a cooling rack.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
555
kcal
28% 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).