Welcome to the world of delectable baking, where we embark on a journey to discover the best nutmeg pound cake recipe that will tantalize your taste buds and fill your kitchen with heavenly aromas. Pound cake, a classic and beloved dessert, finds its roots in England, where it was traditionally made with a pound each of butter, sugar, eggs, and flour. Here, we delve into the realm of nutmeg, a spice that adds a warm, nutty flavor to our culinary creations. Whether you prefer a moist and tender crumb, a golden-brown crust, or a burst of nutmeg flavor, we present a selection of carefully curated recipes that cater to your preferences and skill level.
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NUTMEG CAKE
This is not that common of a cake, but it sure is good.
Provided by Carol
Categories Desserts Cakes Spice Cake Recipes
Time 3h
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease two 9-inch round cake pans.
- Beat the butter and white sugar with an electric mixer in a large bowl until light and fluffy. The mixture should be noticeably lighter in color. Add the room-temperature eggs in three batches, blending them into the butter mixture fully. Stir in the vanilla.
- Sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, nutmeg, and salt.
- Pour 1/3 of the flour mixture into the bowl; mix just until incorporated. Stir in 1/2 the buttermilk, mixing gently. Continue adding the flour alternately with the buttermilk, mixing until combined. Spread the batter into the prepared pans.
- Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted in the center of the cakes comes out clean, about 25 to 30 minutes. Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then invert them on a wire rack to cool completely before icing.
- To make the Caramel Icing: In a medium saucepan, heat the brown sugar, cream or milk, and 1/4 cup butter until it boils. Boil for 2 minutes, then remove from heat. Let cool. Stir in confectioner's sugar and beat until smooth. Add more cream or milk or confectioner's sugar as needed to achieve desired spreading consistency. Makes about 1 1/3 cups.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 410.2 calories, Carbohydrate 66.4 g, Cholesterol 82.9 mg, Fat 14.7 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 4.6 g, SaturatedFat 8.8 g, Sodium 319.3 mg, Sugar 49.9 g
NUTMEG POUND CAKE
This recipe was given to me by my friend, Kelly. She is famous for this cake. She suggests using a tube pan which has a bottom that lifts out which makes it easier to get the cake out of the pan.
Provided by Jenny Frenny
Categories Dessert
Time 1h35m
Yield 1 cake, 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Butter and flour a bundt or tube pan.
- Cream butter and sugar in a mixer. Add the nutmeg. Be sure to scrape the sides of the bowl.
- Add one egg at a time amd mix well.
- Mix flour, baking powder and salt in another bowl.
- Alternate adding the flour mixture and the milk until all is incorporated. (Do not over mix or you risk a tough cake.).
- Bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour 15 minutes. A tooth pick inserted in center should come out clean. Let cake cool then loosen sides with a knife.
- (This recipe can be divided into two loaf pans, adjust the cooking time to 55 min to 1 hour. Be sure the center is done by checking with a toothpick.).
HOMEMADE POUND CAKE
Buttery homemade pound cake that's rich with the flavor of shortbread cookies, but still tender and light as a feather.
Provided by Must Love Home
Categories Desserts Cakes Pound Cake Recipes
Time 1h55m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease and flour a 12-cup fluted tube pan (such as Bundt®).
- Place sugar and butter in a large mixing bowl. Cream together using an electric mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, or a hand mixer, on medium speed, until light and fluffy, about 5 minutes. Add eggs one at a time, beating for 45 seconds after each addition. Add vanilla extract and beat for 30 seconds.
- Combine flour, baking powder, salt, and nutmeg in a medium bowl. Add 1/2 of the dry ingredients to the butter and egg mixture, mixing on low speed, until just blended. Add 1/2 cup milk and beat on low speed until just blended. Scrape the sides of the bowl with a spatula between each addition. Repeat with remaining dry ingredients and milk.
- Pour batter into the prepared baking pan, filling no more than 2/3 full. Smooth the top with a spoon or a spatula.
- Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean and the cake is just starting to pull away from the sides of the pan, about 1 hour and 25 minutes. Remove from the oven and allow to cool for about 15 minutes before inverting onto a plate. Allow to cool completely before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 579.5 calories, Carbohydrate 79.4 g, Cholesterol 169.7 mg, Fat 26.4 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 7.8 g, SaturatedFat 15.7 g, Sodium 172.3 mg, Sugar 54.6 g
Tips:
- Mise en place: Before you start baking, make sure you have all your ingredients and equipment ready. This will help you stay organized and avoid any scrambling.
- Use room temperature ingredients: This will help your ingredients blend together more easily and create a smoother batter.
- Cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy: This will help incorporate air into the batter, resulting in a lighter and more tender cake.
- Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition: This will help prevent the batter from curdling.
- Gently fold in the flour and baking powder: Overmixing can toughen the cake.
- Pour the batter into a greased and floured loaf pan: This will help prevent the cake from sticking.
- Bake the cake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean: The baking time will vary depending on the size and shape of your pan.
- Let the cake cool completely before glazing: This will help the glaze set properly.
Conclusion:
Nutmeg pound cake is a classic dessert that is perfect for any occasion. It is moist, flavorful, and has a delicious crumb. With a few simple tips, you can make a nutmeg pound cake that is sure to impress your friends and family. So what are you waiting for? Give this recipe a try today!
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