Butter Pound Cake - Pound Cake Recipe

Name: Butter Pound Cake - Pound Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups (475 ml) sifted cake flour; 5 large eggs; 1 tsp (5 ml) vanilla; 1/2 tsp (2 ml) almond extract; 1 tsp (5 ml) grated lemon zest (yellow part only, not the white rind); 1 tsp (5 ml) grated orange zest (orange part only, not the white rind); 1/2 tsp (2 ml) ground mace (optional); 1/2 pound unsalted butter; 1-1/3 cups (325 ml) sugar; 1/4 tsp (1 ml) salt

Servings: persons

2 cups (475 ml) sifted cake flour
5 large eggs
1 tsp (5 ml) vanilla
1/2 tsp (2 ml) almond extract
1 tsp (5 ml) grated lemon zest (yellow part only, not the white rind)
1 tsp (5 ml) grated orange zest (orange part only, not the white rind)
1/2 tsp (2 ml) ground mace (optional)
1/2 pound unsalted butter
1-1/3 cups (325 ml) sugar
1/4 tsp (1 ml) salt

1
Have all ingredients at room temperature, 68 degrees (20 C.) to 70 degrees (20 C.).
2
Preheat the oven to 325 degrees (175 C.).
3
Grease and flour one 9 x 5-inch loaf pan.
4
Resift twice the 2 cups (475 ml) sifted cake flour.
5
Whisk together in a medium bowl the eggs, vanilla, almond extract, lemon zest, orange zest, and ground mace.
6
In a large bowl beat butter until creamy.
7
Gradually add sugar and salt.
8
Scrape this sides of the bowl and beat on high speed until lightened in color and texture, about 4 minutes.
9
Gradually dribble in the egg mixture, about 1 tbsp (15 ml) at a time, and beat until light and fluffy, 3 to 4 minutes.
10
Add the flour in 3 parts, beating on low speed or stirring with a rubber spatula until smooth and scraping the sides of the bowl as necessary.
11
Scrape the batter into the pan and spread evenly.
12
Bake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 1 hour to 1 hour 10 minutes.
13
Let cool in the pan on a rack for 10 minutes.
14
slide a thin knife around the cake to detach it from the pan.
15
Invert the cake and let cool right side up on the rack.

909

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups (475 ml) sifted cake flour, 5 large eggs, 1 tsp (5 ml) vanilla, 1/2 tsp (2 ml) almond extract, and more.

Yes, Butter Pound Cake - Pound Cake falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Butter Pound Cake - Pound Cake

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