Best 4 English Pound Cake Recipes
When it comes to delightful treats, few can compete with the classic English Pound Cake. With its golden-brown crust, dense and velvety crumb, and subtle sweetness, it's a beloved confection that has graced tables for centuries. Whether you're a seasoned baker or just starting to explore the world of baking, this guide will equip you with the knowledge and techniques needed to create the perfect English Pound Cake. From gathering the right ingredients to mastering the art of mixing, baking, and cooling, we'll cover every step in detail. So, get ready to embark on a culinary journey that will not only satisfy your taste buds but also leave you feeling accomplished and proud of your baking skills.
Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!
ORIGINAL POUND CAKE FROM 1700'S ENGLAND
My mother made this recipe or some variation of it for over 60yrs. once a week. When I was in college my weekly "care package" always included this cake. In her letter she always included the same note:"be sure to share, I don't want you wearing these pounds home." I made a lot of friends from this treasure. Don't forget to have a "toasted pound" for breakfast. ummm! 1#butter, 1#flour, 1#sugar, reason for name. If recipe has mace in it, count on it coming from Low Country in S.C.
Provided by ameatlanta
Categories Dessert
Time 1h55m
Yield 20-24 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven 325 degrees.
- In mixing bowl cream butter and sugar.
- Add 1 egg at a time, beating after each.
- Gradually add sifted flour, 1/2 cup at a time, til all blended.
- Add lemon juice and lemon rind, blend inches.
- Pour into a buttered and floured tube pan.
- Bake 1hr 15mins to 1hr 30mins; Til toothpick in center comes out clean.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 371.7, Fat 21.1, SaturatedFat 12.5, Cholesterol 147, Sodium 229.4, Carbohydrate 40.5, Fiber 0.7, Sugar 22.9, Protein 5.9
ENGLISH POUND CAKE
A dense pound cake with three flavors--vanilla, orange and almond.
Provided by Valerie Cain Cuff
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European UK and Ireland English
Time 1h30m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 10-inch tube pan.
- Sift together the flour, baking soda and salt. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. It should be noticeably lighter in color. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in vanilla, orange and almond extracts. Blend in the flour mixture, alternating with the sour cream, until fully incorporated. Pour batter into prepared pan.
- Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean, about 70 minutes. Allow cake to cool on rack before removing from pan to cool completely.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 520.7 calories, Carbohydrate 74.9 g, Cholesterol 142.1 mg, Fat 22.2 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 7.1 g, SaturatedFat 13 g, Sodium 229.4 mg, Sugar 50.3 g
EASY POUND CAKE
Bring a smile to your friends and family with a slice of our vanilla pound cake. It's the perfect partner to a cuppa for elevenses or afternoon tea
Provided by Liberty Mendez
Categories Afternoon tea, Dessert, Treat
Time 55m
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Pre-heat oven to 180C/160C fan/gas 4 and line a 900g loaf tin with parchment paper (mine was 19cm x 9cm x 6cm). Put all of the ingredients except those for the icing into a large bowl and beat together, either using an electric hand whisk or a wooden spoon until smooth and combined. Pour the mix into the loaf tin and spread evenly with the back of spoon. Bake for 40 - 45 mins.
- Once out of the oven, leave to cool and make the icing. Combine the icing sugar and vanilla paste with three tbsp of water - you may need more but add it gradually to get a thick icing. Spread it over the top of the cake; it's fine if it drips down the edges. Allow to set and then slice.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 478 calories, Fat 23 grams fat, SaturatedFat 14 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 62 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 43 grams sugar, Fiber 1 grams fiber, Protein 5 grams protein, Sodium 0.46 milligram of sodium
POUND CAKE
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
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
Tips:
- Use room temperature ingredients: This will help the batter to come together smoothly and evenly.
- Cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy: This will incorporate air into the batter, resulting in a lighter, more tender cake.
- Gradually add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition: This will help to prevent the batter from curdling.
- Sift the flour and baking powder together before adding to the batter: This will help to ensure that the cake is light and airy.
- 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.
- Allow the cake to cool completely before frosting: This will help to prevent the frosting from melting.
Conclusion:
Pound cake is a classic dessert that is enjoyed by people of all ages. It is a simple cake to make, but it can be dressed up or down to suit any occasion. With so many different variations to choose from, there is sure to be a pound cake recipe that everyone will love.
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