Crusty Pound Cake Recipe

Summary

Cooking Time1 Hr 20 MinCuisine
CourseMethod
Main Ingredient

Ingredients

 Butter1 3⁄4 Cup (28 tbs)
 Eggs8
 Salt1⁄8 Teaspoon
 Vanilla extract1 Teaspoon
 Cooking sherry1 Tablespoon
 Flour4 Cup (64 tbs)
 Sugar2 Cup (32 tbs)
 Baking powder1 Teaspoon
 Lemon extract1 Teaspoon

Nutrition Facts

Serving size: Complete recipe

Calories 6794 Calories from Fat 3206

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 364 g560%

Saturated Fat 215.4 g1077.1%

Trans Fat 0 g

Cholesterol 2538.5 mg846.2%

Sodium 1348.1 mg56.2%

Total Carbohydrates 789 g262.9%

Dietary Fiber 13.5 g54%

Sugars 404.9 g

Protein 105 g210.7%

Vitamin A 235.8% Vitamin C

Calcium 75.4% Iron 173.4%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

Directions

Cream butter and work in flour until mixture is of a fine, mealy texture.
Beat eggs until lemon-colored; combine with sugar.
Add to flour mixture.
Add salt, baking powder, extracts, and sherry.
Beat 15 minutes with rotary beater, or 5 minutes with electric beater.
Bake in greased tube pan in slow oven (250 degrees) 40 minutes, then in moderate oven (325 degrees) 40 minutes.
Crust will form, making frosting unnecessary.
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