Best 4 Country Pound Cake Recipes

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Country pound cake is a classic Southern dessert that is perfect for any occasion. With its moist, dense crumb and rich, buttery flavor, it is a favorite among cake lovers of all ages. This simple yet delicious cake is made with a few basic ingredients that you probably already have in your pantry. In this article, we will provide you with the best recipe for country pound cake, along with tips and tricks for making the perfect cake every time.

Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!

COUNTRY POUND CAKE



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This a really good down-home style, back to basics pound cake that my whole family enjoys! This recipe was handed down to me with the stipulation of placing the cake in a cold oven, and it turns out perfectly every time.

Provided by Morgan

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Pound Cake Recipes

Yield 14

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 cups all-purpose flour
¾ teaspoon baking powder
¼ teaspoon salt
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
½ cup shortening
2 ⅔ cups white sugar
5 eggs
1 cup milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon lemon extract

Steps:

  • Do not preheat the oven. Grease 10 inch tube pan and line bottom with wax paper or parchment paper.
  • Sift together the flour, baking powder and salt. Set aside.
  • In a large bowl, beat the butter, shortening, and sugar on low speed for 10 minutes. Add the eggs one at a time, blending well after each addition. Alternately add the flour mixture and milk, mixing well. Add the vanilla and lemon extracts.
  • Pour batter into the prepared pan. Set the oven temperature to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C. Bake for 1 hour and 20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the middle of cake comes out clean. Allow cake to cool in the pan for 1 hour. Remove to a cake rack and cool for at least 3 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 462 calories, Carbohydrate 59.6 g, Cholesterol 102.7 mg, Fat 22.9 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 5.7 g, SaturatedFat 11 g, Sodium 102.2 mg, Sugar 39.1 g

STRAWBERRY COUNTRY CAKE



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Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     dessert

Time 1h15m

Yield 2 (8-inch) cakes

Number Of Ingredients 15

12 tablespoons (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, at room temperature
2 cups sugar
4 extra-large eggs, at room temperature
3/4 cup sour cream, at room temperature
1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1/2 teaspoon grated orange zest
1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 cup cornstarch
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup (1/2 pint) heavy cream, chilled
3 tablespoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 pint fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Butter the bottom of two 8-inch cake pans. Then line them with parchment paper and butter and flour the lined pans.
  • Cream the butter and sugar on high speed in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment until light and fluffy. On medium speed, add the eggs, 1 at a time, then the sour cream, zests, and vanilla, scraping down the bowl as needed. Mix well. Sift together the flour, cornstarch, salt, and baking soda. On low speed, slowly add the flour mixture to the butter mixture and combine just until smooth.
  • Pour the batter evenly into the pans, smooth the tops, and bake in the center of the oven for 40 to 45 minutes, until a toothpick comes out clean. Let cool in the pans for 30 minutes, then remove to wire racks and let cool to room temperature. If using 1 cake, wrap the second well and freeze.
  • To make the filling for one cake, whip the cream, sugar, and vanilla in a mixer fitted with the whisk attachment until firm. Slice one of the cakes in half with a long, sharp knife. Place the bottom slice of the cake on a serving platter, spread with 1/2 the whipped cream and scatter with sliced strawberries. Cover with the top slice of the cake and spread with the remaining cream. Decorate with strawberries.

WESTERN POUND CAKE



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My grams made this cake when I was small and it has always been my mom's favorite cake. Best with fudge icing

Provided by Sheri Ketarkus

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Pound Cake Recipes

Time 55m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 cups cake flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 (4 ounce) bar sweet chocolate, grated
1 cup chopped walnuts
1 cup butter
2 cups white sugar
4 eggs, beaten
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup milk

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch pan. Reserve 1 tablespoon of the cake flour. Sift together remaining flour and baking powder. Set aside.
  • Toss the chocolate and walnuts with reserved 1 tablespoon of flour. Set aside. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla. Beat in the flour mixture alternately with the milk, mixing just until incorporated. Fold in the chocolate and walnuts.
  • Pour batter into prepared pan. Bake in the preheated oven for 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Allow to cool before frosting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 542.1 calories, Carbohydrate 69.5 g, Cholesterol 104.3 mg, Fat 27.4 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 7.8 g, SaturatedFat 13 g, Sodium 203 mg, Sugar 39.6 g

COUNTRY POUND CAKE FROM "TODAY IN MISSISSIPPI."



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Make and share this Country Pound Cake from "Today in Mississippi." recipe from Food.com.

Provided by RJD981

Categories     Dessert

Time 2h

Yield 12 slices, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/3 cup vegetable oil
3 cups sugar
3 eggs, beaten
1 cup crushed pineapple, with juice
2 cups mashed bananas
1 cup chopped pecans
3 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg (grated preferable)

Steps:

  • Mix vegetable oil,sugar, and eggs. Add pineapple, banana, and pecans.
  • In a separate bowl, mix flour, baking soda, and salt.
  • Add to sugar mixture. Add cinnamon, vanilla, ans cherries.
  • Grate nutmeg over mixture.
  • Pour into a tube pan and bake at 525 to 350 degrees for 1 1/2 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 489.5, Fat 14.2, SaturatedFat 1.8, Cholesterol 46.5, Sodium 423.1, Carbohydrate 87.3, Fiber 3, Sugar 58.1, Protein 6.1

Tips:

  • Use room temperature ingredients: This will help the ingredients combine more easily and result in a smoother batter.
  • Cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy: This will incorporate air into the mixture and make the cake lighter.
  • Gradually add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition: This will help prevent the batter from curdling.
  • Sift the dry ingredients together before adding them to the wet ingredients: This will help to avoid lumps in the batter.
  • Do not overmix the batter: Overmixing can result in a tough, dense cake.
  • Bake the cake in a preheated oven: This will help to ensure that the cake bakes evenly.
  • Cool the cake completely before frosting: This will help to prevent the frosting from melting.

Conclusion:

Country pound cake is a classic dessert that is perfect for any occasion. It is a moist, dense cake with a rich flavor. There are many different variations of country pound cake, so you can find one that suits your taste. Whether you like it plain or topped with frosting, country pound cake is a delicious treat that everyone will enjoy.

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