Southern Pound Cake – A pure white bite cake and pie recipe

Why is it called pound cake?

When I first asked this question, I was surprised by the answer. It’s very logical and simple. The original recipe calls for basic ingredients. 1 pound each of flour, sugar, and butter, and 12 eggs. These simple ingredients cream together to give you the right consistency.

My family is smaller than the one I created when I created this recipe, so this recipe is for half a pound cake. For authentic southern cuisine lb Cake, double the recipe.

Main ingredients

1. butter – Unsalted butter softened at room temperature provides the perfect texture and soft crumb. If you are using only salted butter, do not add salt.
2. sugar – Granulated sugar adds sweetness to the cake and moisturizes it. Coconut sugar, brown sugar, and date sugar are good substitutes. However, each type of sugar has its own sweetness.
3. egg Tie to keep the cake from falling apart and help the cake rise.
4. dry ingredients – Make the cake base with all-purpose flour, a pinch of salt, and baking powder. The original recipe does not contain baking powder, so you can omit it if you want a denser cake.
5. milk – The original recipe also doesn’t include milk, but I prefer it this way. Buttermilk and sour cream are delicious alternatives. splash vanilla essence Adds decadent aroma and flavor.

How to make southern pound cake

• preheat Heat oven to 300°F (150°C). Generously coat a bundt or tube pan with cooking spray and set aside.
• cream Place the butter and sugar in a stand mixer and mix until fluffy and pale (5-7 minutes). (Photos 1-2)
• egg – Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. (Photos 3-4)
• combine – Mix the flour, baking powder, and salt into the egg mixture, followed by the milk and vanilla extract. Stir until completely combined without overmixing. Scrape down the sides of the bowl while stirring. (Photos 5-7)
• pour Pour the batter into a greased cake tin. Tap the pan on the work surface to remove any large air bubbles. (Photo 8)
• bake Heat at 300°F (150°C) until a tester inserted into the center comes out clean (60 to 80 minutes).
• serve – Transfer to a wire rack to cool, then slice and serve with whipped cream and fresh strawberries. enjoy!

flavor twist

1. Southern cream cheese pound cake. Replace half the butter with full-fat cream cheese for a decadent flavor.
2. Topped with homemade glaze. You can usually serve it as is, but you can also remove the glaze from other recipes. strawberry, lemonand pineapple Glaze and caramel sauce is a great option.
3. fruity toppings. The conclusion is fried apple or fruit salad For a slightly healthy dessert🤫.
4. chocolate pound cake. Stir 1 cup of mini chocolate chips into the batter before pouring into the bundt pan. That way, your chocolate craving will be satisfied at the same time as your cake craving.

tips and tricks

1. Let the ingredients come to room temperature to smooth out the dough and mix it more evenly.
2. Use real butter. For a dairy-free version, feel free to use any butter substitute, but real butter tastes much better.

Storage and preparation instructions

Pound cake tastes even better the next day. Allow to cool to room temperature and store in a covered cake pan at room temperature for 2-3 days. It can be stored in the refrigerator for 1 week, or wrapped and frozen for 3 to 4 months.

You can also freeze individual slices wrapped tightly in heavy plastic wrap for easy eating or to surprise your guests. It thaws quickly, but you can speed up the process by toasting the pound cake slices in the oven for a few minutes.

The perfect combination for Southern pound cake

Southern pound cake is a great finishing touch to a hearty Southern meal. chicken bog and smoked green beans and delicious homemade dinner rolls We deliver meals that satisfy your soul.

When dessert comes, add toppings to your delicious looking cake. homemade whipped cream Enjoy with steaming tea or coffee.

Other easy cake recipes to try

1. easy bundt cake
2. cream cheese pound cake
3. lemon sour cream pound cake
4. cinnamon apple cake
5. vanilla cake

by Imma

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This blog post was originally published in February 2021 and updated with additional tips, new photos, and videos.