Description
A legendary Southern pound cake known for its rich, buttery flavor and perfectly dense, moist crumb.
Ingredients
4 cups all-purpose flour sifted
1 pound salted butter softened
1 Tbsp pure vanilla extract
1 teaspoon almond extract
3 cups granulated sugar
6 large eggs
3/4 cup whole milk or buttermilk
Instructions
Step 1: Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C) and generously grease and flour a 10-inch Bundt pan.
Step 2: Cream the softened butter and sugar in a stand mixer on medium-high speed for 5-7 minutes until very light and fluffy.
Step 3: Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition to ensure a smooth emulsion.
Step 4: Mix in the vanilla and almond extracts.
Step 5: Alternately add the sifted flour and milk to the butter mixture, starting and ending with the flour. Mix only until just combined.
Step 6: Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 90 minutes or until a skewer comes out clean.
Step 7: Cool in the pan for 15-20 minutes before inverting onto a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature. Sifting the flour is essential for the correct texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 90 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 465 kcal
- Sugar: 38g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 130mg
