Old Fashioned Pound Cake Recipe
This Old Fashioned Pound Cake recipe is a classic, rich dessert that is perfect for any occasion. With a moist and dense texture, this cake is bursting with flavors of butter, sugar, and hints of nutmeg and lemon. Enjoy a slice with a cup of tea or coffee for a delightful treat.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
- Yield: 1 cake 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Cake Batter:
- 1 cup butter
- 1 cup sugar
- 5 eggs (separated)
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 cups flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Whip the egg whites and set them aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream the butter. Then add the sugar and beat well.
- Stir in beaten egg yolks and nutmeg.
- Alternately add dry ingredients and fold in egg whites, adding lemon juice with egg whites.
- Stir in vanilla extract.
- Add to a loaf pan or bundt ban and bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour.
In a small bowl, mix together flour, baking powder, and baking soda. Set aside.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/12 of cake)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 125mg
Keywords: Pound Cake, Dessert, Baking, Classic Recipe
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