Best 9 Barbaras Golden Pound Cake Recipes

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Are you craving a delectable dessert that is sure to tantalize your taste buds and leave you yearning for more? Look no further than Barbara's Golden Pound Cake, a culinary masterpiece that has captured the hearts of dessert enthusiasts worldwide. This classic recipe, passed down through generations, yields a cake that is rich, moist, and bursting with flavor. With its golden-brown crust, tender crumb, and irresistible aroma, Barbara's Golden Pound Cake is a true testament to the art of baking. So, prepare to embark on a delightful journey as we unveil the secrets behind this iconic dessert, guiding you towards creating the perfect Barbara's Golden Pound Cake that will become a staple in your baking repertoire.

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

GOLDEN POUND CAKE



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Provided by Guy Fieri

Categories     dessert

Time 2h45m

Yield 10 to 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 1/2 cups, plus 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature
3 cups sugar
6 eggs, room temperature
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 teaspoon grated orange zest
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
3 cups cake flour
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 cup buttermilk
1/2 cup heavy cream
2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar
1 cup Cranberry Citrus Glaze, recipe follows
2 cups cranberries (fresh or frozen)
1/4 cup water
1/2 cup sugar
2 oranges, zested and juiced
1 lemon, zested and juiced

Steps:

  • In a stand mixer, fitted with the batter blade, cream the butter and the sugar for 8 minutes on medium speed, scraping down the sides often with a rubber spatula. Lower the speed to medium- low and add the eggs, 1 at a time, combining well after each addition. Add the vanilla and the orange and lemon zest.
  • Add half of the flour, with the mixer off, then turn the mixer on low speed to combine. Add the buttermilk and cream and when well combined add the remaining flour. Continue to mix for an additional 3 minutes on medium-low speed.
  • Butter and flour a tube pan. Pour the batter into the pan, tapping the pan on the counter a few times to eliminate air bubbles and put in a cold oven. Set the oven to 325 degrees F and after 45 minutes, carefully rotate the cake and continue to bake another 30 to 40 minutes. Check by inserting a wooden skewer into the center and when it comes out dry, remove the pan from the oven. The cake will fall a bit, but let it rest for 30 minutes. Run a sharp, thin knife around the edges of the pan and let rest for 10 minutes more.
  • Invert the cake onto a parchment lined cooling rack.
  • Cook's Note: Put a piece of parchment paper on top of the cake and pan, then flip gently over and allow to cool to room temperature.
  • Dust with the confectioners' sugar, then slice and serve with Cranberry Citrus Glaze.
  • In a small saucepan, over medium heat, add the cranberries and water. Cook until the cranberries start to pop, about 3 minutes, then add the remaining ingredients and reduce the heat to low. Simmer until thickened, about 15 minutes. Puree with stick blender and strain into a serving bowl. Serve or refrigerate until ready to use.
  • Cook's Note: This glaze can be made ahead.

GOLDEN POUND CAKE



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Moist, refreshing and lemon-flavored, this sunshiny cake just couldn't be much quicker to put together! It's a summer favorite with us. I sometimes substitute orange cake mix and a can of orange soda for a flavorful variation. -Vicki Boyd, Mechanicsville, Virginia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 55m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 package lemon cake mix (regular size)
1 package (3.4 ounces) instant vanilla pudding mix
4 large eggs, room temperature
3/4 cup canola oil
1 can (12 ounces) Mountain Dew
Confectioners' sugar, optional

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, combine cake mix, pudding mix, eggs, oil and soda; beat on low speed 30 seconds. Beat on medium 2 minutes. , Pour into a greased and floured 10-in. fluted tube pan. Bake 45-50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack to cool completely. Dust with confectioners' sugar if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 363 calories, Fat 19g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 71mg cholesterol, Sodium 413mg sodium, Carbohydrate 46g carbohydrate (29g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

BARBARA'S GOLDEN POUND CAKE



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I made this recipe up many years ago when I was wanting a pound cake recipe that wasn't so dry. There is no salt or baking powder or soda called for. This makes a very large pound cake and gets its volume from beating. If you have a stand mixer, let it run the whole time you put the ingredients together. This cake always gets requested and raved over.

Provided by Barbara Jordan

Categories     Pound Cake

Time 1h30m

Yield 14

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup butter
½ cup shortening
3 cups white sugar
6 eggs
1 tablespoon lemon extract
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup milk
1 ½ cups confectioners' sugar
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 10 inch Bundt pan.
  • In a large bowl, cream together the butter, shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, beating very well after each. Stir in the lemon extract and vanilla. Beat in the flour alternately with the milk, mixing just until incorporated.
  • Pour batter into prepared pan. Bake in the preheated oven for 60 to 75 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Allow to cool, then drizzle with lemon glaze.
  • To make the lemon glaze: Put the confectioners' sugar into a small bowl. Mix in lemon juice, a teaspoon at a time, until desired drizzling consistency is achieved.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 538.2 calories, Carbohydrate 77.3 g, Cholesterol 116 mg, Fat 23.2 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 6.2 g, SaturatedFat 11.1 g, Sodium 131.3 mg, Sugar 56.6 g

GOLDEN POUND CAKE



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The perfect cake recipe-a classic in our kitchens.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 2h35m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 3/4 cups sugar
1 1/4 cups butter or margarine, softened
1 teaspoon almond extract
5 eggs
1 cup evaporated milk

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Grease and flour 12-cup fluted tube cake pan or 10-inch angel food (tube) cake. Mix flour, baking powder and salt; set aside.
  • Beat sugar, butter, almond extract and eggs in large bowl with electric mixer on low speed 30 seconds, scraping bowl constantly. Beat on high speed 5 minutes, scraping bowl occasionally. Beat in flour mixture alternately with milk on low speed. Pour into pan.
  • Bake 1 hour 10 minutes to 1 hour 20 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 20 minutes; remove from pan to wire rack. Cool completely, about 40 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 390, Carbohydrate 54 g, Cholesterol 105 mg, Fiber 1 g, Protein 6 g, SaturatedFat 10 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 200 mg

POUND CAKE



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Pound cake doesn't have to be complicated. This recipe calls for basic ingredients that you most likely have in your pantry. Bake this cake in an angel food or fluted tube cake pan, dust it with powdered sugar and voila, you have a perfect dessert!

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 4h

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 cups all-purpose flour*
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 1/2 cups sugar
1 cup butter or margarine, softened
1 teaspoon vanilla or almond extract
5 large eggs
1 cup milk or evaporated milk
Powdered sugar, if desired

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Grease bottom, side and tube of 10x4-inch angel food cake pan (tube pan), 12-cup fluted tube cake pan or two 9x5-inch loaf pans with shortening; lightly flour.
  • In medium bowl, mix flour, baking powder and salt; set aside. In large bowl, beat granulated sugar, butter, vanilla and eggs with electric mixer on low speed 30 seconds, scraping bowl constantly. Beat on high speed 5 minutes, scraping bowl occasionally. Beat flour mixture into sugar mixture alternately with milk on low speed, beating just until smooth after each addition. Pour into pan(s).
  • Bake angel food or fluted tube cake pan 1 hour 10 minutes to 1 hour 20 minutes, loaf pans 55 to 60 minutes, or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 20 minutes; remove from pan(s) to wire rack. Cool completely, about 2 hours. Sprinkle with powdered sugar.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 230, Carbohydrate 33 g, Cholesterol 65 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 4 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 115 mg, Sugar 22 g, TransFat 0 g

BARBARA'S GOLDEN POUND CAKE



Barbara's Golden Pound Cake image

I made this recipe up many years ago when I was wanting a pound cake recipe that wasn't so dry. There is no salt or baking powder or soda called for. This makes a very large pound cake and gets its volume from beating. If you have a stand mixer, let it run the whole time you put the ingredients together. This cake always gets requested and raved over.

Provided by Barbara Jordan

Categories     Pound Cake

Time 1h30m

Yield 14

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup butter
½ cup shortening
3 cups white sugar
6 eggs
1 tablespoon lemon extract
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup milk
1 ½ cups confectioners' sugar
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 10 inch Bundt pan.
  • In a large bowl, cream together the butter, shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, beating very well after each. Stir in the lemon extract and vanilla. Beat in the flour alternately with the milk, mixing just until incorporated.
  • Pour batter into prepared pan. Bake in the preheated oven for 60 to 75 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Allow to cool, then drizzle with lemon glaze.
  • To make the lemon glaze: Put the confectioners' sugar into a small bowl. Mix in lemon juice, a teaspoon at a time, until desired drizzling consistency is achieved.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 538.2 calories, Carbohydrate 77.3 g, Cholesterol 116 mg, Fat 23.2 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 6.2 g, SaturatedFat 11.1 g, Sodium 131.3 mg, Sugar 56.6 g

BARBARA'S GOLDEN POUND CAKE



Barbara's Golden Pound Cake image

I made this recipe up many years ago when I was wanting a pound cake recipe that wasn't so dry. There is no salt or baking powder or soda called for. This makes a very large pound cake and gets its volume from beating. If you have a stand mixer, let it run the whole time you put the ingredients together. This cake always gets requested and raved over.

Provided by Barbara Jordan

Categories     Pound Cake

Time 1h30m

Yield 14

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup butter
½ cup shortening
3 cups white sugar
6 eggs
1 tablespoon lemon extract
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup milk
1 ½ cups confectioners' sugar
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 10 inch Bundt pan.
  • In a large bowl, cream together the butter, shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, beating very well after each. Stir in the lemon extract and vanilla. Beat in the flour alternately with the milk, mixing just until incorporated.
  • Pour batter into prepared pan. Bake in the preheated oven for 60 to 75 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Allow to cool, then drizzle with lemon glaze.
  • To make the lemon glaze: Put the confectioners' sugar into a small bowl. Mix in lemon juice, a teaspoon at a time, until desired drizzling consistency is achieved.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 538.2 calories, Carbohydrate 77.3 g, Cholesterol 116 mg, Fat 23.2 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 6.2 g, SaturatedFat 11.1 g, Sodium 131.3 mg, Sugar 56.6 g

BARBARA'S GOLDEN POUND CAKE



Barbara's Golden Pound Cake image

I made this recipe up many years ago when I was wanting a pound cake recipe that wasn't so dry. There is no salt or baking powder or soda called for. This makes a very large pound cake and gets its volume from beating. If you have a stand mixer, let it run the whole time you put the ingredients together. This cake always gets requested and raved over.

Provided by Barbara Jordan

Categories     Pound Cake

Time 1h30m

Yield 14

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup butter
½ cup shortening
3 cups white sugar
6 eggs
1 tablespoon lemon extract
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup milk
1 ½ cups confectioners' sugar
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 10 inch Bundt pan.
  • In a large bowl, cream together the butter, shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, beating very well after each. Stir in the lemon extract and vanilla. Beat in the flour alternately with the milk, mixing just until incorporated.
  • Pour batter into prepared pan. Bake in the preheated oven for 60 to 75 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Allow to cool, then drizzle with lemon glaze.
  • To make the lemon glaze: Put the confectioners' sugar into a small bowl. Mix in lemon juice, a teaspoon at a time, until desired drizzling consistency is achieved.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 538.2 calories, Carbohydrate 77.3 g, Cholesterol 116 mg, Fat 23.2 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 6.2 g, SaturatedFat 11.1 g, Sodium 131.3 mg, Sugar 56.6 g

BARBARA'S GOLDEN POUND CAKE



Barbara's Golden Pound Cake image

I made this recipe up many years ago when I was wanting a pound cake recipe that wasn't so dry. There is no salt or baking powder or soda called for. This makes a very large pound cake and gets its volume from beating. If you have a stand mixer, let it run the whole time you put the ingredients together. This cake always gets requested and raved over.

Provided by Barbara Jordan

Categories     Pound Cake

Time 1h30m

Yield 14

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup butter
½ cup shortening
3 cups white sugar
6 eggs
1 tablespoon lemon extract
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup milk
1 ½ cups confectioners' sugar
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 10 inch Bundt pan.
  • In a large bowl, cream together the butter, shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, beating very well after each. Stir in the lemon extract and vanilla. Beat in the flour alternately with the milk, mixing just until incorporated.
  • Pour batter into prepared pan. Bake in the preheated oven for 60 to 75 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Allow to cool, then drizzle with lemon glaze.
  • To make the lemon glaze: Put the confectioners' sugar into a small bowl. Mix in lemon juice, a teaspoon at a time, until desired drizzling consistency is achieved.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 538.2 calories, Carbohydrate 77.3 g, Cholesterol 116 mg, Fat 23.2 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 6.2 g, SaturatedFat 11.1 g, Sodium 131.3 mg, Sugar 56.6 g

Tips:

  • Proper Ingredients: Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature, especially the butter and eggs. This helps emulsify the batter smoothly.
  • Creaming Butter and Sugar: Cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. This step incorporates air into the batter, resulting in a fine crumb and tender texture.
  • Adding Eggs: Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. This prevents the batter from curdling.
  • Alternating Dry and Wet Ingredients: Add the dry and wet ingredients alternately, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. This ensures an evenly mixed batter.
  • Proper Mixing: Avoid overmixing the batter, as this can result in a tough and dense cake. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Appropriate Pan Size: Use a 10-inch tube pan for this recipe. A larger pan will result in a flatter cake, while a smaller pan will cause the cake to rise too high and possibly overflow.
  • Proper Baking: Bake the cake in a preheated oven at 325°F (165°C) for approximately 60-70 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • Cooling: Allow the cake to cool completely in the pan before inverting it onto a wire rack. This prevents the cake from breaking.

Conclusion:

This classic Golden Pound Cake recipe yields a moist, tender, and flavorful cake that is perfect for any occasion. With its simple ingredients and straightforward instructions, it's an ideal recipe for both novice and experienced bakers. Whether you're serving it as a dessert, a snack, or a breakfast treat, this cake is sure to impress. So, grab your ingredients, preheat your oven, and let's bake a delicious Golden Pound Cake together!

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