FAMOUS POUND CAKE

Why Make This Recipe

This pound cake is a classic dessert that never goes out of style. It’s rich, buttery, and has a soft, tender crumb that melts in your mouth. If you like simple homemade cakes, this is a perfect choice.

You don’t need any fancy ingredients or special tools to make this cake. Just basic kitchen items and a few common ingredients you likely already have at home. It’s great for beginners and experienced bakers alike.

This pound cake is perfect for any time—whether you’re serving it with coffee, taking it to a family gathering, or just enjoying a slice as a sweet treat at home. It also stores well, so you can enjoy it over a few days.

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How to Make Famous Pound Cake

Ingredients:

• 1 cup of butter
• 3 cups of sugar
• 6 eggs
• 3 cups of all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup of milk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon lemon extract

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Directions:

1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C). Grease and flour a tube pan or bundt pan.
2. In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
3. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
4. In a separate bowl, mix the flour, baking powder, and salt.
5. Add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with the milk. Start and end with the dry ingredients.
6. Stir in the vanilla and lemon extracts.
7. Pour the batter into the prepared pan.
8. Bake for about 1 hour and 15 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
9. Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then turn it out onto a wire rack to cool completely.