Butter Pound Cake

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This is a really rich pound cake recipe that is delicious plain, with ice cream or a fruit topping such as peaches.

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Prep Time:
30 mins
Cook Time:
1 hr 30 mins
Total Time:
2 hrs
Servings:
14
Yield:
1 10-inch tube cake
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 14 servings

  • 1 cup butter

  • 6 eggs

  • 3 cups white sugar

  • 3 cups all-purpose flour

  • 1 pint heavy whipping cream

  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract

  • 2 teaspoons lemon extract

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease and flour a 10-inch tube pan.

  2. With an electric mixer, cream butter and sugar until fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, and mix well.

  3. Add flour, 1 cup at a time, while adding cream, a little at a time, until well mixed.

  4. Add vanilla and lemon flavoring; blend well. Pour batter into the prepared pan.

  5. Bake in the preheated oven for 1 1/2 hours, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean; turn out onto a wire rack to cool.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

532 Calories
28g Fat
65g Carbs
6g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 14
Calories 532
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 28g 36%
Saturated Fat 17g 85%
Cholesterol 161mg 54%
Sodium 137mg 6%
Total Carbohydrate 65g 23%
Dietary Fiber 1g 3%
Total Sugars 43g
Protein 6g 13%
Vitamin C 0mg 0%
Calcium 42mg 3%
Iron 2mg 9%
Potassium 90mg 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.