How to Make English Pound Cake - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's something special about the simplicity and classic flavor of an English Pound Cake. With its dense, buttery texture and rich vanilla flavor, it's a timeless treat that never goes out of style. Whether you're hosting a tea party, potluck, or just craving a slice of something indulgent, this cake is sure to satisfy.

Originating in England, the pound cake earned its name from the traditional recipe that called for a pound each of butter, sugar, eggs, and flour. While modern versi...

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Ingredients

  • 3 cups sifted all-purpose flour
  • ¼ teaspoon baking soda
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup butter, room temperature
  • 3 cups white sugar
  • 6 eggs, room temperature
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ¼ teaspoon orange extract
  • ¼ teaspoon almond extract
  • 1 cup sour cream

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr 10 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 30 mins
  • Servings: 12
  • Yield: 1 10-inch tube pan

  • 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

    521 cal.

    • Total Fat: 22g
    • Saturated Fat: 13g
    • Cholesterol: 142mg
    • Sodium: 229mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 75g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 50g
    • Protein: 7g
    • Vitamin C: 0mg
    • Calcium: 45mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 100mg