Best 7 Aunt Sues Famous Pound Cake Recipes

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In the realm of culinary delights, few desserts hold a more revered place than Aunt Sue's Famous Pound Cake. This Southern classic, passed down through generations, is renowned for its moist, velvety texture, rich flavor, and unforgettable aroma that fills the kitchen with warmth and comfort. Whether you are a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen, embarking on a quest to recreate this legendary cake can be a rewarding and delightful experience. In this article, we will guide you through the journey of discovering the best recipe for Aunt Sue's Famous Pound Cake, unlocking the secrets behind its exquisite taste and texture, and providing tips and tricks to ensure your cake turns out perfectly every time.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

EASY POUND CAKE RECIPE



Easy Pound Cake Recipe image

Made famous by my Aunt Sue, here's an easy pound cake recipe that's guaranteed to deliver a deliciously moist and sweet vanilla sponge cake.

Provided by The SouthernPlate Staff

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h35m

Number Of Ingredients 6

6 eggs
1 cup butter (2 sticks)
3 cups sugar
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup whipping cream (also known as heavy cream)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Grease and flour a tube or bundt pan and set out the eggs and butter to allow them to come to room temperature.
  • In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugar until smooth. Add the eggs, one egg at a time, beating for one minute after each addition. Sift the flour and add it to the creamed mixture alternately with the whipping cream. Mix until fully incorporated.
  • Stir in the vanilla.
  • Pour the vanilla cake batter into the prepared pan and place in a cold oven. Turn the oven to 300 and bake for 80 to 90 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool completely before removing from pan.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 465 kcal, ServingSize 1 serving

POUND CAKE-AUNT SUE'S FAMOUS RECIPE - (3.8/5)



Pound Cake-Aunt Sue's Famous Recipe - (3.8/5) image

Provided by wing118677

Number Of Ingredients 6

6 eggs
1 cup butter (2 sticks)
3 cups sugar
3 cups all purpose flour
1 cup whipping cream (also known as Heavy Cream)
1 teaspoon vanilla

Steps:

  • Grease and flour tube (or bundt) pan and set out eggs and butter to allow them to come to room temperature. In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugar until smooth. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating for one minute after each addition. Sift the flour and add it to the creamed mixture alternately with the whipping cream. Mix until fully incorporated. Stir in the vanilla. Pour into prepared pan and place in a cold oven. Turn the oven to 300 and bake for 80-90 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool completely before removing from pan.

AUNT SUE'S FAMOUS POUND CAKE



AUNT SUE'S FAMOUS POUND CAKE image

Categories     Cake     Dessert     Bake

Yield 1 cake

Number Of Ingredients 6

6 eggs
1 cup butter (2 sticks)
3 cups sugar
3 cups all purpose flour
1 cup whipping cream (Heavy Cream)
1 teaspoon vanilla

Steps:

  • Grease and flour tube (or bundt) pan and set out eggs and butter to allow them to come to room temperature. In a large mixer bowl, cream the butter and sugar until smooth. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating for one minute after each addition. Sift the flour and add it to the creamed mixture alternately with the whipping cream. Mix until fully incorporated. Stir in the vanilla. Pour into prepared pan and place in a cold oven. Turn the oven to 300 and bake for 80-90 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool completely before removing from pan.

"AUNT JOHNNIE'S" POUND CAKE



This pound cake is a must try if you love the taste of a dense, moist and rich dessert cake. Served with fruit and whipped cream, with a sauce or plain, this pound cake will fill your needs. I found this recipe on All Recipes and thought I should share it here.

Provided by Bev I Am

Categories     Dessert

Time 2h

Yield 10-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 cup shortening
1 cup butter
2 1/2 cups white sugar
5 eggs
2 teaspoons almond extract
1 cup milk
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
3 cups cake flour

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 300ºF.
  • Lightly grease and flour a 10 inch Bundt pan.
  • Cream shortening, butter and sugar until light and fluffy with an electric mixer
  • (This will take a while).
  • Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
  • Beat in almond extract.
  • In another bowl, combine baking powder and flour.
  • Stir into creamed mixture alternately with the milk, starting and ending with flour. Pour batter into prepared pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 1 to 1 1/2 hours, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
  • Allow cake to cool in pan for 10 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack and cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 650.5, Fat 32.4, SaturatedFat 15.6, Cholesterol 158, Sodium 196.8, Carbohydrate 83.6, Fiber 0.7, Sugar 50.4, Protein 7.5

AUNT SUE'S FAMOUS POUND CAKE RECIPE - (2/5)



Aunt Sue's Famous Pound Cake Recipe - (2/5) image

Provided by WaffleCrumbs

Number Of Ingredients 6

6 eggs
1 cup butter
3 cups sugar
3 cups all purpose flour
1 cup whipped cream (heavy cream)
1 t. vanilla

Steps:

  • Grease and flour bundt pan and set out eggs and butter until room temp. In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugar until smooth. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating for one minute after each addition. Sift the flour and add it to the creamed mixture alternately with whipped cream. Mix until fully incorporated. Stir in vanilla. Pour into prepared pan and place in a cold oven. Turn the oven to 300* and bake for 80-90 minutes, until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool completely before removing from pan.

AUNT ROSé'S POUND CAKE



Aunt Rosé's Pound Cake image

Categories     Cake     Dairy     Egg     Dessert     Bake     Spring     Gourmet     Kidney Friendly     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Serves 20

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 1/3 cups self-rising cake flour
2 sticks (1 cup) unsalted butter, softened
8 oz cream cheese
2 cups sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla
6 large eggs

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Butter and flour a 10-inch (3-quart) bundt pan, knocking out excess.
  • Sift flour. Beat together butter and cream cheese in a large bowl with an electric mixer until light and fluffy. Add sugar, flour, and vanilla and beat on low speed until just combined (mixture will appear dry and crumbly). Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition (mixture will form a batter as eggs are added).
  • Pour batter into pan, smoothing top. Bake in middle of oven until golden and a tester comes out clean, about 50 minutes. Cool cake in pan on a rack 15 minutes, then invert onto a rack and cool completely.

AUNT GUSSIE'S POUND CAKE RECIPE BY TASTY



Aunt Gussie's Pound Cake Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: unsalted butter, sugar, shortening, eggs, whole milk, lemon extract, vanilla extract, flour, baking powder, salt, vanilla ice cream, fresh berry

Provided by Frank Tiu

Categories     Desserts

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup unsalted butter, 2 sticks
2 ¾ cups sugar
½ cup shortening
5 eggs
1 cup whole milk
1 teaspoon lemon extract
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
¾ teaspoon salt
vanilla ice cream, for serving
fresh berry, for serving

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream butter, sugar, and shortening together with a hand mixer.
  • Mix the eggs, one at a time, into the batter.
  • In a medium bowl, combine the milk, lemon extract, and vanilla extract.
  • In a separate medium bowl, whisk the flour, baking powder, and salt.
  • Alternately add the dry and wet ingredients into the batter.
  • Pour the batter equally into two greased and lightly floured loaf pans.
  • Bake in a non-preheated oven set to 350°F (180°C) for 1 hour, or until toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  • Cool for 30 minutes before slicing.
  • Serve with vanilla ice cream and berries.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 760 calories, Carbohydrate 77 grams, Fat 45 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 11 grams, Sugar 37 grams

Tips:

  • Use room temperature ingredients: This helps the ingredients blend together more easily and creates a smoother batter.
  • Cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy: This incorporates air into the batter, which helps the cake rise.
  • Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition: This helps prevent the batter from curdling.
  • Sift the flour before measuring: This aerates the flour and helps prevent lumps in the batter.
  • Do not overmix the batter: Overmixing can result in a tough, dense cake.
  • Bake the cake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean: Overbaking can dry out the cake.
  • Let the cake cool completely before frosting: This helps the frosting set properly.

Conclusion:

Aunt Sue's Famous Pound Cake is a classic recipe that is sure to please everyone. With its moist, dense texture and rich flavor, this cake is perfect for any occasion. Whether you are serving it for breakfast, dessert, or a special occasion, this pound cake is sure to be a hit.

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