Description
Rich, buttery Million Dollar Pound Cake celebrates Southern baking traditions with its dense, velvety crumb. Home bakers discover pure comfort in this classic dessert that promises delightful indulgence.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 sticks (1 pound / 454 grams) unsalted butter, softened
- 3 cups (600 grams) granulated sugar
- 6 large eggs
- 4 cups (480 grams) all-purpose flour
Liquid Ingredients:
- 3/4 cup (180 milliliters) whole milk
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) heavy cream
Flavor Enhancers:
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
Instructions
- Prepare the oven to 300F (150C) and meticulously coat a bundt or tube pan with grease and flour, ensuring complete coverage.
- Using an electric mixer, whip butter and sugar together until the mixture transforms into a light, airy, and voluminous consistency.
- Incorporate eggs individually, thoroughly blending after each addition to create a smooth, homogeneous batter.
- Gently fold in flour, alternating with milk and cream, maintaining a careful mixing technique. Always begin and conclude with flour, stirring until ingredients are just combined to prevent overmixing.
- Infuse the batter with rich vanilla and almond extracts, gently stirring to distribute the flavors evenly.
- Transfer the velvety batter into the prepared pan, using a spatula to create an even, level surface.
- Position the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 1 hour 30 minutes to 1 hour 40 minutes. Check doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center – it should emerge clean and dry.
- Allow the cake to rest in the pan for 10-15 minutes, enabling it to set and cool slightly. Carefully transfer to a wire rack, permitting complete cooling before serving.
Notes
- Soft butter works best when creamed with sugar, ensuring a lighter and fluffier cake texture.
- Use room temperature eggs for smoother batter integration and more consistent mixing.
- Low and slow baking prevents burning while developing deep, rich flavor throughout the pound cake.
- Gluten-free option: Replace all-purpose flour with a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend to accommodate dietary restrictions.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 40 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 729
- Sugar: 66 g
- Sodium: 62 mg
- Fat: 42 g
- Saturated Fat: 25 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 91 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 146 mg