Best 4 Blue Ribbon Pound Cake Recipes

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Indulge in the delectable world of blue ribbon pound cake, a culinary masterpiece that has captivated taste buds for generations. Experience the perfect balance of flavors as the rich, buttery texture melts in your mouth, complemented by a hint of sweetness that lingers on your palate. Discover the secrets behind crafting this classic dessert, from selecting the finest ingredients to perfecting the baking process. Prepare to impress your loved ones with a homemade blue ribbon pound cake that will surely earn rave reviews and become a treasured family tradition.

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KENTUCKY BLUE RIBBON ALL-BUTTER POUND CAKE



Kentucky Blue Ribbon All-Butter Pound Cake image

This is the recipe my Grandmother would make every year during the holidays. I found the recipe tucked in her Bible when she passed, and it was written in her Grandmother's handwriting. It's been in my family for at least 7 generations, and in 2012, I won a Blue Ribbon at the Kentucky State fair by following her exact instructions. Tastes like pure love!

Provided by Taylor Piercefield

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Pound Cake Recipes

Time 1h50m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
3 cups white sugar
1 ½ cups butter, softened
5 eggs
1 cup milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a tube pan with some butter and dust lightly with flour.
  • Mix flour, baking powder, and salt together in a bowl.
  • Combine sugar and butter in a large bowl; beat with an electric mixer until creamy. Add eggs one at a time, beating well between each addition. Beat in flour mixture alternately with milk. Mix in vanilla extract. Pour batter into the prepared tube pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 1 hour to 1 hour 30 minutes. Cool in the pan for 5 minutes. Invert onto a wire rack and let cool completely, about 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 551.9 calories, Carbohydrate 75.1 g, Cholesterol 140.1 mg, Fat 25.8 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 6.8 g, SaturatedFat 15.5 g, Sodium 339.1 mg, Sugar 51.2 g

BLUE RIBBON POUND CAKE



Blue Ribbon Pound Cake image

Provided by Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 1h50m

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 cups sifted all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
Pinch of ground nutmeg
2 cups unsalted butter, at room temperature
3 cups sugar
6 large eggs, at room temperature
1 cup milk, at room temperature
2 teaspoons lemon extract or vanilla, or 1 teaspoon each lemon extract and vanilla
Confectioners' sugar
Fresh whole strawberries

Steps:

  • Sift together the flour, baking powder, salt and nutmeg and set aside.
  • Cream butter until very light and fluffy, then add sugar gradually, creaming all the while. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating after each addition just enough to mix.
  • Combine the milk and the flavoring (lemon, vanilla or lemon and vanilla). Add the sifted dry ingredients to the creamed mixture alternately with the milk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients.
  • Pour into a well-buttered-and-floured 10-inch tube pan, filling to within about 2 inches of the top. Bake in a 300 degree oven for about 1 hour and 20 minutes, or until cake just begins to pull from the sides of the pan and a finger pressed gently on the top of the cake leaves a print that vanishes slowly.
  • Cool cake upright in the pan on a wire rack for 10 minutes, then turn out on the rack and cool to room temperature before cutting. Serve as is or garnish, if you like with a dusting of confectioners' sugar and a few red, ripe strawberries

BLUE RIBBON WHIPPING CREAM POUND CAKE



Blue Ribbon Whipping Cream Pound Cake image

I got this recipe from another 'blue ribbon junkie' friend of mine years ago. It is very firm and very fine textured. It is the only cake I use when doing cake sculpting, and works very well in the 2 piece cake molds. The lowest ribbon it has ever worn, when entered into baking competitions is a Blue Ribbon, and it has gotten as high as Best of Show at a State Fair.

Provided by Deirdre Dee

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Pound Cake Recipes

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 ½ cups white sugar
1 cup butter
7 eggs
6 tablespoons cornstarch
2 ⅝ cups all-purpose flour
1 cup heavy whipping cream
2 tablespoons vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F(175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 10 inch tube pan. Set aside.
  • Cream together the sugar and butter until light. Continue beating and add 7 eggs, one at a time; beating well after each egg
  • In a separate bowl, mix together flour and cornstarch. Beat half of the flour mixture into the egg and sugar mixture.
  • Beat in 1/2 cup whipping cream, and then beat in the remainder of the flour mixture. Finish by beating in 1/2 cup more of whipping cream and vanilla.
  • Pour into prepared pan and bake for about 60 to 75 minutes. Cool on rack for 10 minutes before turning it out onto a serving plate.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 396 calories, Carbohydrate 50.4 g, Cholesterol 132.3 mg, Fat 19.4 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 5.3 g, SaturatedFat 11.4 g, Sodium 118.8 mg, Sugar 31.7 g

BLUE RIBBON POUND CAKE



BLUE RIBBON POUND CAKE image

Categories     Cake     Egg     Dessert     Bake

Yield 8-10 slices

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 cups all purpose flour
3 cups sugar
2 cups unsalted butter at room temperature
6 large eggs at room temperature
1 cup milk
1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. baking powder
1/8 tsp. nutmeg
2 tsps. vanilla or lemon extract (or 1 of each)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 300 degrees Sift together the flour, baking powder, salt and nutmeg. Cream butter until light and fluffy. Gradually add sugar to butter, creaming after each addition. Beat in eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each. Combine milk and extract(s). Add sifted ingredients alternately with bilk, beginning and ending with sifted ingredients (5 additions, mixing at low speed). Pour into well buttered,floured 10 inch tube pan. Bake for 1 hr and 20 min., or until sides of cake pull away from the sides of the pan, and a finger pressed gently on the surface leaves a slight print which gradually vanishes. Cool cake in pan for 10 min. then turn out on cake rack to cool at room temperature.

Tips:

  • Use room temperature ingredients for even mixing and a smooth batter.
  • Cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy for a rich, creamy texture.
  • Gradually add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition to prevent curdling.
  • Sift the flour and baking powder together to ensure even distribution and a tender crumb.
  • Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients in three additions, alternating with milk, and mix until just combined to avoid overmixing.
  • Pour the batter into a greased and floured loaf pan and bake at 325°F for 60-70 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • Let the cake cool completely in the pan before glazing or serving.

Conclusion:

With its moist, tender crumb, rich flavor, and classic glaze, this Blue Ribbon Pound Cake is a true delight. By following the detailed instructions and tips provided, you can easily create this delectable cake at home. Whether you're baking for a special occasion or simply want to indulge in a comforting treat, this pound cake is sure to impress. Remember to use high-quality ingredients, follow the recipe carefully, and take the time to enjoy the process of baking this timeless classic.

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