How to Make Great-Grandma Electra's Pound Cake - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's something truly special about a recipe that has been passed down through generations. It carries with it the traditions and memories of those who have come before us, and it connects us to our family history in a way that is both comforting and nostalgic. Great-Grandma Electra's Pound Cake is one such recipe, a beloved family treasure that has been enjoyed for decades.

As the matriarch of our family, Great-Grandma Electra was known for her incredible baking skills. Her pound c...

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Ingredients

  • 1 nonstick cooking spray
  • 3 cups white sugar
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, at room temperature
  • 6 large eggs
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • ¼ teaspoon baking soda
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr 30 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 40 mins
  • Servings: 10
  • Yield: 1 Bundt(R) cake

  • Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C). Spray a fluted tube pan (such as Bundt®) with cooking spray. Place oven rack on the lowest level.
  • Beat sugar, butter, and cream cheese together until creamy. Add eggs one at a time, beating until smooth.
  • Sift flour, baking soda, and salt together in a bowl and stir into the batter. Stir in vanilla extract. Pour into the prepared pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 1 hour and 30 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    657 cal.

    • Total Fat: 30g
    • Saturated Fat: 18g
    • Cholesterol: 185mg
    • Sodium: 201mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 90g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 61g
    • Protein: 10g
    • Calcium: 46mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 116mg