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.
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Donna Keena
[email protected]I made this pound cake for a bake sale and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it! I'm so glad I found this recipe.
Malaysia Allen
[email protected]This is the best pound cake recipe I've ever tried. It's so moist and flavorful, and the crust is perfectly crispy. I love that it's not too sweet, so it's perfect for any occasion. I'll definitely be making this again and again.
Ch Saah
[email protected]I've made this pound cake several times now, and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and it always turns out perfectly. I love that it's a one-bowl recipe, so cleanup is a breeze. I highly recommend this recipe.
Md Ibrahim Sk
[email protected]This pound cake is amazing! It's so moist and fluffy, and the crust is perfectly crispy. I love that it's not too sweet, so it's perfect for breakfast or dessert. I'll definitely be making this again.
AnimeFan_0021
[email protected]I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my pound cake didn't turn out very well. It was dry and crumbly. I think I might have overmixed the batter. I'll try again soon and hopefully it will turn out better next time.
Kaylee Dian
[email protected]This pound cake is a bit more dense than I expected, but it's still very good. I love the crispy crust and the nutty flavor. I'll definitely be making this again, but I might try using a different type of flour next time.
Lex TheCloud
[email protected]I made this pound cake for my husband's birthday and he loved it! He said it was the best pound cake he's ever had. I'm so glad I found this recipe.
Milon Apon
[email protected]This pound cake is so good, it's almost like it came from a bakery. I'm not much of a baker, but I was able to follow the recipe easily and the cake turned out perfectly. I'll definitely be making this again.
Napoleon Official
[email protected]I've been looking for a good pound cake recipe for a while, and this one is definitely a keeper. It's easy to make and the results are always delicious. I love that it has a crispy crust and a moist, tender interior.
Ali Zai
[email protected]This pound cake was a hit! I made it for a family gathering and everyone raved about it. It was moist and flavorful, with a perfect crumb. I'll definitely be making this again.