POUND CAKE

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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

3 cups all-purpose flour*
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 1/2 cups sugar
1 cup butter or margarine, softened
1 teaspoon vanilla or almond extract
5 large eggs
1 cup milk or evaporated milk
Powdered sugar, if desired

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

Evil Farm1
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I've made this pound cake several times and it's always a success. It's a great recipe to have on hand for special occasions.


Tendy Nanyojo
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This pound cake is the perfect dessert for any occasion. It's delicious, easy to make, and always a crowd-pleaser.


Daniel Andrews King
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I made this pound cake for a potluck and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved it.


C KELVIN
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This pound cake is so moist and flavorful. I love the way the glaze seeps into the cake.


Senzo Ntanzi
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I've made this pound cake several times and it's always a success. It's a great recipe to have on hand for special occasions.


Tani Akter
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This pound cake is the perfect dessert for any occasion. It's delicious, easy to make, and always a crowd-pleaser.


James Logan
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I made this pound cake for a potluck and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved it.


Rana Touheed Ashraf Rana Touheed Ashraf
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This pound cake is so moist and flavorful. I love the way the glaze seeps into the cake.


Jada Byrd
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I've tried many pound cake recipes, but this one is my favorite. It's easy to make and it always turns out delicious.


Francis Pieterse
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This pound cake is dense and rich, but it's not too sweet. It's the perfect balance of flavors.


Jahanzaib Arif
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I made this pound cake for my grandmother's birthday and she loved it. It was the perfect dessert for a special occasion.


Samuel Miles Banda
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This pound cake is so moist and flavorful. I love the hint of lemon in it.


Beatrice Abuo
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I've made this pound cake several times and it's always delicious. It's a great recipe for beginners.


Jordan Lyrics
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This is the best pound cake recipe I've ever tried. It's so easy to make and it always comes out perfect.


Jatt Brand
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I made this pound cake for a party last weekend and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it.


Mdomor faruk
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This pound cake is so moist and delicious! I've made it several times and it always turns out perfect. My friends and family love it.


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