Description
Indulge in the richness of this Million Dollar Pound Cake recipe, a classic buttery cake that is sure to impress with its velvety texture and delightful flavors.
Ingredients
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Ingredients:
- 1 lb (2 cups) unsalted butter, softened
- 3 cups granulated sugar
- 6 large eggs
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup whole milk
- 1 tsp almond extract
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 300°F (150°C) and prepare a 10-inch tube or bundt pan by greasing and flouring it.
- Cream Butter: In a large bowl, cream softened butter until light and fluffy.
- Add Sugar: Gradually add sugar, beating until well combined and fluffy.
- Add Eggs: Beat in eggs one at a time.
- Alternate Ingredients: Add flour and milk alternately to the batter, starting and ending with the flour.
- Flavoring: Mix in almond and vanilla extracts.
- Bake: Pour batter into pan, bake for 1 hour 30 minutes to 1 hour 40 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool: Allow cake to cool in the pan for 10–15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For best results, ensure all ingredients are at room temperature.
- This cake pairs well with fresh berries and whipped cream.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 470
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 130mg
