Best 4 Butternut Pound Cake Recipes

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Butternut pound cake is a classic American dessert that is beloved for its moist, dense texture and rich, buttery flavor. It is a versatile cake that can be enjoyed plain, with a glaze, or with fresh fruit. The key to making a perfect butternut pound cake is to use fresh, high-quality ingredients and to follow the recipe carefully. This article will provide you with a comprehensive guide to making the best butternut pound cake, including tips for choosing the right ingredients, preparing the batter, baking the cake, and storing the finished product.

Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!

BUTTERNUT POUND CAKE



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I love this cake. Makes your whole house smell wonderful. If you can't find butternut flavoring, you can also use vanilla-butternut or a combination of vanilla, butter and any nut flavoring of your choice. It is important that you bake this cake in a cold oven - do not preheat!

Provided by SSAN515194

Categories     Fruits and Vegetables     Vegetables     Squash     Winter Squash     Butternut Squash

Time 2h

Yield 14

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup butter
½ cup shortening
2 ½ cups sugar
5 eggs
2 tablespoons butternut flavored extract
1 (5 ounce) can evaporated milk
3 fluid ounces milk
3 cups all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Grease and flour a 10 inch tube pan. Mix together the flour and salt. Set aside.
  • Combine the evaporated milk and whole milk; Set aside. In a large bowl, cream together the butter, shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the butternut flavoring. Beat in the flour mixture alternately with the milk, mixing just until incorporated.
  • Pour batter into prepared pan. Bake at 325 degrees F (165 degrees C) for 1 hour and 45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Allow to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 460.6 calories, Carbohydrate 57.9 g, Cholesterol 104.8 mg, Fat 23.5 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 6 g, SaturatedFat 11.3 g, Sodium 215.3 mg, Sugar 37.5 g

VANILLA BUTTERNUT POUND CAKE



Vanilla Butternut Pound Cake image

Make and share this Vanilla Butternut Pound Cake recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Bev I Am

Categories     Dessert

Time 2h5m

Yield 1 pound cake

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 cups sugar
3 cups flour
5 large eggs
1/2 cup shortening
1 cup butter
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 can evaporated milk (add enough whole milk to make 1 cup)
2 tablespoons vanilla butternut flavoring

Steps:

  • DO NOT PREHEAT OVEN, must start in COLD oven.
  • Cream shortening, butter, sugar and salt.
  • Add eggs, one at a time.
  • Add flour and milk alternating small amounts of each.
  • Fold in flavoring by hand.
  • Bake in greased tube pan for 1 hour and 45 minutes at 325*.
  • DO NOT open oven door while baking.
  • Remove from pan immediately.

GRANDMA'S BUTTERNUT POUND CAKE



Grandma's Butternut Pound Cake image

My grandmother is the most amazing cook I know and this is one of my favorite cakes that she makes. It simply melts in your mouth. She usually cuts up some fresh berries to put on top of the cake which makes it the perfect southern dessert!

Provided by Kay14

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h25m

Yield 1 cake

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup Butter Flavor Crisco
1 cup milk
2 cups sugar
5 eggs
1/2 cup self rising flour
2 1/2 cups cake flour
2 tablespoons butternut flavoring

Steps:

  • Cream Crisco, sugar and eggs together.
  • Beat on high speed for 5 minutes.
  • Then add milk and flour on low speed until mixed well.
  • Add butternut flavoring and bake in tube or bundt pan for 1 hour and 15 minutes at 300 degrees F.
  • Frost with Butternut frosting if desired.
  • See my recipes for the frosting recipe!
  • May be baked in 3 layer pans also.

VANILLA BUTTERNUT POUND CAKE WITH MARASCHINO CHERRIES



Vanilla Butternut Pound Cake With Maraschino Cherries image

Haven't made this yet, but have been searching online for a bundt pan maraschino cherry cake and found this one on "baking911.com" after requesting.

Provided by Lorraine3

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h5m

Yield 1 cake

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/2 cup shortening
1 cup margarine (2 sticks) or 1 cup butter (2 sticks)
1 teaspoon salt
2 cups sugar
5 large eggs
3 cups sifted flour
6 ounces evaporated milk
2 ounces water
1 cup chopped nuts
10 ounces maraschino cherries, well drained
2 tablespoons vanilla extract
2 teaspoons butter-nut flavoring, see note

Steps:

  • Cream shortening and butter until fluffy. Add sugar and salt. Beat in one egg at a time.
  • Combine evaporated milk and water (to equal one cup total).
  • Add flour and milk mixture alternately, ending with flour. Add flavorings, chopped nuts and the maraschino cherries.
  • Pour batter into a greased and floured tube pan. Place cake in a cold oven. Bake at 325 degrees until done-.
  • Remove cake from pan while still warm. Ice as desired.
  • Note: The flavoring might be a bit difficult to find, but can be ordered online from the Superior Prod. Co. Charlotte N.C. as llangrove's review of Aug. 17th 2010 states. (Thank you llangrove for that information!).

Tips:

  • Use ripe bananas: The riper the bananas, the sweeter and more flavorful your cake will be. Look for bananas with a deep yellow peel and no green streaks.
  • Cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy: This will create a smooth and even batter.
  • Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition: This will help to prevent the batter from curdling.
  • Fold in the dry ingredients gradually, alternating with the buttermilk: This will help to prevent the batter from becoming too thick or lumpy.
  • Bake the cake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean: This usually takes about 50-60 minutes.
  • Let the cake cool completely before frosting: This will help to prevent the frosting from melting.

Conclusion:

Butternut pound cake is a delicious and versatile cake that can be enjoyed for breakfast, dessert, or as a snack. It is a great way to use up ripe bananas and is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. With its moist, tender crumb and sweet banana flavor, butternut pound cake is the perfect cake for any occasion.

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