Pound Cake

This traditional pound cake is the epitome of comfort baking, featuring a dense, moist texture and a golden crust. The secret lies in the perfect ratio of butter, sugar, eggs, and flour, enhanced by warm notes of vanilla and almond extract. It has a tight crumb that holds up beautifully to slicing, making it ideal for afternoon tea or as a standalone dessert. Serve it warm from the oven or at room temperature, optionally drizzled with a simple lemon glaze or paired with fresh berries. This timeless recipe yields two loaves, perfect for sharing with friends or freezing for later enjoyment.

Cooking Method: Baking

Cuisine: Global

Courses: Desserts

Difficulty: Intermediate

Servings: 16

Calories: 2663.1

Dietary: Vegetarian

Description

This traditional pound cake is the epitome of comfort baking, featuring a dense, moist texture and a golden crust. The secret lies in the perfect ratio of butter, sugar, eggs, and flour, enhanced by warm notes of vanilla and almond extract. It has a tight crumb that holds up beautifully to slicing, making it ideal for afternoon tea or as a standalone dessert. Serve it warm from the oven or at room temperature, optionally drizzled with a simple lemon glaze or paired with fresh berries. This timeless recipe yields two loaves, perfect for sharing with friends or freezing for later enjoyment.

Ingredients

3 cups SUGAR
3/4 cups MILK
2 cups BUTTER
1 teaspoons VANILLA
6 whole LARGE EGGS
1 teaspoons ALMOND EXTRACT
4 cups FLOUR

Directions

1
Preheat oven to 350&# 194;Â°F (175ÃÂ°C). Grease and flour two 9x5-inch loaf pans.
2
In a large bowl, cream the softened butter and sugar together with an electric mixer until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
3
Beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
4
Stir in the vanilla extract and almond extract.
5
Gradually add the flour and milk alternately, beginning and ending with the flour mixture, mixing just until combined. Do not overmix.
6
Divide the batter evenly between the prepared loaf pans.
7
Bake for 55 to 65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
8
Let cool in pans for 10 minutes, then turn out onto wire racks to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 16

Amount Per Serving
Calories 2663.1kcal

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 116.1g179%
Saturated Fat 66.6g333%
Cholesterol 817.5mg273%
Sodium 964.2mg41%
Total Carbohydrate 364.2g122%
Dietary Fiber 6.5g26%
Sugars 182.5g
Protein 44.6g90%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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