ALMOND-POPPY SEED POUND CAKE

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Skip the fat and calories of thick frosting! All that's needed for pound cakes is a simple dusting of powdered sugar.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 2h30m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 cups Original Bisquick™ mix
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
1 cup sour cream
3/4 cup butter or margarine, softened
1/2 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1/4 cup poppy seed
1 teaspoon almond extract
1/8 teaspoon salt
6 eggs
Powdered sugar, if desired

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Generously grease bottom and side of 12-cup fluted tube cake pan or 2 loaf pans, 9x5x3 inches, with shortening; lightly flour.
  • Beat all ingredients except powdered sugar in large bowl with electric mixer on low speed 30 seconds, scraping bowl frequently. Beat on medium speed 4 minutes, scraping bowl occasionally. Pour into pan.
  • Bake 50 to 55 minutes or until toothpick inserted near center comes out clean. Cool 15 minutes. Turn pan upside down onto wire rack or heatproof serving plate; remove pan. Cool completely, about 1 hour. Sprinkle with powdered sugar.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 430, Carbohydrate 50 g, Cholesterol 150 mg, Fiber 1 g, Protein 7 g, SaturatedFat 11 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 570 mg

Ruth Holder
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Delicious! I made this cake for my family and they loved it. It was moist and flavorful, and the almond poppy seed combination was perfect.


Romeo Thompson
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This is the best pound cake recipe I've ever tried! It's so easy to make and always turns out perfect. I love the combination of almond and poppy seeds.


Louise Chetram
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I made this cake using a gluten-free flour blend and it turned out perfectly! It was moist and flavorful, and no one could tell it was gluten-free. This is a great recipe for anyone with dietary restrictions.


Malik Ss
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This pound cake was a hit at my dinner party! Everyone raved about the light, fluffy texture and the subtle almond and poppy seed flavors. I'll definitely be making this again.