Best 3 Perfect Pound Cake Recipes
In the realm of classic baking, pound cake stands as a testament to simplicity and timeless flavors. Its humble ingredients, consisting of equal parts of butter, sugar, eggs, and flour, create a tender, moist, and flavorful cake that has captured the hearts of dessert enthusiasts for generations. Whether you prefer a classic vanilla pound cake, a decadent chocolate pound cake, or a zesty lemon variation, this versatile cake offers endless opportunities for customization and experimentation. If you're eager to embark on a culinary journey to create the perfect pound cake, let this article guide you through the essential steps and techniques that will lead you to baking success.
Here are our top 3 tried and tested recipes!
PERFECT POUND CAKE
Our retooled pound cake recipe adjusts the traditional ingredient ratios (a pound of each ingredient), and adds baking powder and sour cream for a dense but fluffy loaf that's a sure-fire winner. Adding the baking powder while creaming the butter and sugar is a game-changing trick, it means it is fully distributed into the batter.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dessert & Treats Recipes Cake Recipes
Time 2h30m
Yield Makes one 8 1/2-by-4 1/2-inch loaf
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Butter an 8 1/2-by-4 1/2-inch loaf pan; dust with flour, tapping out excess. Beat butter with sugar, baking powder, and salt on medium-high speed until very light and fluffy, about 6 minutes. Scrape down sides of bowl, then beat 1 minute more. Scrape bowl again, then beat in vanilla.
- Add eggs, a bit at a time, beating well after each addition. Reduce speed to low and add half of flour, then sour cream, then remaining flour, beating until just combined after each addition. Remove bowl from mixer and use a spatula to get all the way down to bottom, stirring and folding to ensure all the butter is fully incorporated. (This will prevent butter streaks on the top of your cake.) Scrape batter into prepared pan.
- Transfer pan to oven, reduce temperature to 325°, and bake until top is golden and a tester inserted in center comes out clean, about 1 hour, 5 minutes. (Starting at a higher temperature, then dropping down gives the cake a jump-start before allowing it to bake nice and slowly, so it doesn't get too dark.)
- Transfer pan to a wire rack and let cool 1 hour, then invert cake onto rack, turn top-side up, and let cool completely. Slice to serve; or store, unsliced, in an airtight container at room temperature up to 3 days; or freeze, wrapped in plastic, up to 3 months (thaw to room temperature before serving).
Nutrition Facts : Calories 429 g, Fat 26 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 7 g
"ONE BOWL" PERFECT POUND CAKE
This is the perfect pound cake recipe...plus so easy to prepare and only one bowl to wash! This is a firm cake, so if you are into cutting and shaping cakes, this works well. I have used it for christening and communion cakes, creating crosses, etc and used buttercream frosting. I have also made it in a 9 x 13 cake pan...just adjust time accordingly. The addition of the yogurt really makes a difference in the taste.
Provided by Karen..
Categories Dessert
Time 1h10m
Yield 10-12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees and grease and flour a tube or Bundt pan.
- Combine all ingredients (I prefer strawberry or lemon yogurt) in a large bowl and blend at low speed.
- Beat 3 minutes at medium speed.
- Pour into prepared pan.
- Bake for 1 hour or until top springs back when touched lightly in center.
- Cool in pan for about 15 minutes then remove and cool completely on rack.
- Serve plain or glaze if you like.
JULIE HAGGERTY'S PERFECT POUND CAKE TRIFLE
This is from "Sandra Lee - Semi Homemade Desserts", chosen for QueenBee in the August Cookbook Swap. It looks like an easy, tasty, appealing dessert when you have family or casual company. Cooking time is refrigeration time TIP : It is better the next day ! ***Suggest you use ONLY best quality frozen berries ! I made with store-brand, and was too soggy !****
Provided by NurseJaney
Categories Dessert
Time 1h20m
Yield 1 trifle, 8-10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- .Trim crusts from pound cake, cut cross-wise in 3/4 inch slices.
- Cut each slice diagonally into triangles.
- Place slices in bottom of 2 1/2 quart clear glass bowl.
- Brush generously with sherry.
- Spoon berries evenly over the slices.
- Whisk milk and pudding mix in a large bowl until creamy and thickened.
- Refrigerate 15 minutes until set.
- Pour mixture over berries.
- Refrigerate trifle 10 minutes.
- Spread cool whip on top, and cover with plastic.
- Refrigerate until served.
Tips:
- Use room temperature ingredients: This will help the ingredients blend together more easily and create a smoother batter.
- Cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy: This will incorporate air into the batter, making the cake lighter and more tender.
- Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition: This will help prevent the batter from curdling.
- Sift the flour before measuring it: This will help ensure that the flour is evenly distributed throughout 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 the cake rise evenly.
- Test the cake for doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center: If the toothpick comes out clean, the cake is done.
- Allow the cake to cool completely before frosting: This will help prevent the frosting from melting.
Conclusion:
Pound cake is a classic dessert that is relatively easy to make. By following these tips, you can create a delicious pound cake that will be enjoyed by everyone. Whether you are a beginner baker or a seasoned pro, these tips will help you make a perfect pound cake.
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