Pound Cake Recipe

Summary

Preparation Time20 MinCooking Time10 Min
Ready In30 MinDifficulty LevelEasy
Health IndexAverageServings6
CourseMethod
Main Ingredient

Ingredients

 All purpose flour2 Cup (32 tbs)
 Baking powder3⁄4 Teaspoon
 Salt1⁄4 Teaspoon
 Mace1⁄4 Teaspoon
 Butter1 Cup (16 tbs)
 Lemon peel2 Teaspoon, grated
 Vanilla extract1 1⁄2 Teaspoon
 Almond extract1⁄2 Teaspoon
 Sugar2 Tablespoon

Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Calories 447 Calories from Fat 271

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 31 g47.5%

Saturated Fat 19.3 g96.7%

Trans Fat 0 g

Cholesterol 80.6 mg26.9%

Sodium 135.4 mg5.6%

Total Carbohydrates 38 g12.5%

Dietary Fiber 1.3 g5.4%

Sugars 5.4 g

Protein 5 g9.3%

Vitamin A 18.8% Vitamin C 3.7%

Calcium 6.4% Iron 11.4%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

Directions

1. Prepare a 9 1/2 x 5 1/4 x 2 3/4-in. loaf pan or a star-shape (about 1 1/2-qt.) mold.
2. Sift together flour, baking powder, salt and mace.
3. Set aside.
4. Cream together butter, grated lemon peel, vanilla extract, and almond extract until butter is softened.
5. Add sugar gradually, creaming until fluffy after each addition.
6. Add eggs in thirds, beating well after each addition.
7. Blend in dry ingredients in fourths. After each addition, beat only until smooth. Finally beat only until barter is smooth. (Do not overheat.) Turn barter into pan. With spatula, draw batter from center toward edges of pan.
8. Bake at 325°F hr. 10 min., or until cake tests done. Cool and remove from pan.
9. If desired, the Star Cake may be frosted with White Velvet Frosting.
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