Best 3 Crusty Pound Cake Recipes
Among the many delectable desserts enjoyed around the world, pound cake stands out as a classic that truly embodies its name. It is believed to have earned this title due to the traditional recipe calling for a pound each of butter, sugar, eggs, and flour. However, in the realm of baking, pound cake offers a versatile canvas, inviting bakers to explore a range of variations that result in a spectrum of flavors and textures. From classic pound cake with its golden-brown crust and dense, buttery crumb, to modern interpretations bursting with citrus zest, nutty praline, or the fragrance of fresh lavender, the possibilities are seemingly endless. This article aims to guide you through the journey of baking a superb crusty pound cake, providing insights into ingredient selection, technique, and the art of achieving that perfect balance between a crisp, caramelized crust and a moist, tender interior.
Here are our top 3 tried and tested recipes!
CRUSTY CREAM CHEESE POUND CAKE
Steps:
- CREAM BUTTER AND SHORTENING-GRADUALLY ADD SUGAR-BEATING WELL AT MEDIUM SPEED OF AN ELECTRIC MIXER-ADD CREAM CHEESE BEATING UNTIL LIGHT AND FLUFFY-ALTERNATELY ADD FLOUR AND EGGS BEGINNING AND ENDING WITH THE FLOUR-STIR IN VANILLA- POUR BATTER INTO A GREASED AND FLOURED TUBE PAN- BAKE AT 325 DEREES FOR ONE HOUR AND FIFTEEN MINUTES OR UNTIL A WOODEN TOOTHPICK INSERTED COMES OUT CLEAN- COOL IN PAN FOR TEN MINUTES-REMOVE FROM PAN-AND LET COMPLETELY COOL ON A WIRE RACK- MAKES ONE TEN INCH CAKE DELICIOUS WITH SWEETENED STRAWBERRIES AND SWEETENED WHIPPED CREAM AND A GOOD STEAMIN' CUP OF JOE
CRUSTY POUND CAKE
This is my SIL Becky's Great Great Uncle, Lee A Harley's, pound cake recipe. Her Uncle Lee is a prize winning cook who has won multiple blue, red, and grand prize ribbons in the South Carolina State Fair for his cake recipes. He's also been featured in the Pillsbury Bake Off recipe book in the 1960's. It has a slightly unusual...
Provided by Marcia McCance
Categories Cakes
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- 1. DO NOT PREHEAT OVEN. All ingredients room temperature (75F or above) WELL GREASE and Flour: one tube pan, or two loaf pans
- 2. Cream the sugar and butter. Reduce speed and add one egg, whip for 1/2 minute then add the other eggs, one at a time, whipping for 1/2 minute between each one.
- 3. Reduce speed to slowest and add 1/4 of the flour, blend for 2 minutes using spatula to scrape the bowl. Now add 1/3 of milk, the food coloring and whip 1 minute then repeat alternating flour and milk. Starting and ending with flour.
- 4. Do not preheat the oven. Place the cake on the middle rack and turn oven to 325 F. Bake for 1 1/4 hour -- then set oven to 350 F and bake for 15 minutes more. Cake should be very brown but not burnt.
- 5. Remove the cake from the pan immediately when taken out of oven and place it on a cooling rack to cool.
CRUSTY TOP POUND CAKE
Categories Cake Egg Dessert Bake Christmas Cocktail Party Super Bowl
Yield 10 Slices
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Pre-Heat Oven 325 Cream Crisco in a large bowl and add sugar and mix well add 3 eggs and a little flour then add 3 eggs and rest of flour add Vanilla. Spray a Tube pan with flute in the middle (that comes out) or Bundit pan with pam. Bake in oven for 1 hour and 15 minutes or until tooth pick inserted in the middle comes out clean.
Tips:
- Use cake flour for a tender and moist crumb.
- Cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
- Beat the eggs in one at a time.
- Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients in three additions, alternating with milk.
- Bake the cake in a preheated oven at 325°F for 60-70 minutes.
- Allow the cake to cool completely before frosting.
Conclusion:
Pound cake is a classic dessert that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be customized with a variety of flavors. With these tips, you can make a pound cake that is sure to impress your friends and family.
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