German Butter Pound Cake Recipe

Name: German Butter Pound Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 large eggs,; 1 cup butter, softened; 2 cups sugar; 1 tablespoon grated lemon zest; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1/2 teaspoon almond extract; 1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 2 teaspoons baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom; 6 tablespoons 2% milk; 2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar

Servings: persons

6 large eggs,
1 cup butter, softened
2 cups sugar
1 tablespoon grated lemon zest
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
6 tablespoons 2% milk
2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar

1
Place egg whites in a large bowl; let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes. Generously grease and flour a 10-in. tube pan.
2
In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add egg yolks, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in lemon zest and extracts. In another bowl, mix the flour, baking powder, salt and cardamom; add to the creamed mixture alternately with milk, beating well after each addition.
3
With clean beaters, beat egg whites on medium speed until soft peaks form. Fold into batter.
4
Transfer to prepared pan. Bake at 350u00b0 for 60-70 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pan for 10 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool. Sprinkle with confectioners' sugar.

1153

kcal

Calories

Fat

132

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 large eggs,, 1 cup butter, softened, 2 cups sugar, 1 tablespoon grated lemon zest, and more.

Yes, German Butter 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.

German Butter Pound Cake

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