How to Make The Best Pound Cake - A Step-by-Step Guide

There are few desserts as simple and satisfying as a classic pound cake. With its rich, buttery flavor and dense, moist texture, it's the kind of dessert that never goes out of style. The Best Pound Cake recipe is a timeless favorite that is perfect for any occasion, from a casual weekend brunch to a formal dinner party. Whether you enjoy it plain or with a dollop of whipped cream and fresh berries, this pound cake is sure to please even the most discerning of palates.

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup margarine
  • ½ cup shortening
  • 3 cups white sugar
  • 5 eggs
  • 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup self-rising flour
  • 1 cup evaporated milk
  • 1 tablespoon lemon extract
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr 15 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 30 mins
  • Servings: 14

  • Don't preheat the oven. Grease and flour a 10-inch tube or Bundt pan. Sift together the all-purpose flour and self-rising flour; set aside.
  • In a large bowl, cream together margarine, shortening, and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs one at a time. Then beat in flour mixture and milk, mixing just until incorporated. Finally, stir in lemon extract and vanilla.
  • Pour batter into a 10-inch tube or Bundt pan. Place cake in a cool oven and set the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Bake for 1 hour and 15 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  • Nutrition

    498 cal.

    • Total Fat: 24g
    • Saturated Fat: 7g
    • Cholesterol: 76mg
    • Sodium: 228mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 65g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 45g
    • Protein: 7g
    • Vitamin C: 0mg
    • Calcium: 86mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 125mg