Classic Pound Cake
A deliciously classic old fashioned pound cake recipe that is perfectly paired with a light vanilla glaze.
Servings: 12 slices
Calories: 591kcal
Equipment
- bundt cake pan
- electric mixer
- spatula
- wire cooling rack
Ingredients
Classic Pound Cake
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 3 cups sugar
- 2 sticks unsalted butter
- ½ cup shortening
- ¾ cup milk
- 5 large eggs
- 2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon lemon extract
Vanilla Glaze (optional)
- 1 ½ cups powdered sugar
- 2 teaspoon milk
- 1 pinch salt
- ½ teaspoon vanilla
- 1 teaspoon unsalted butter softened
Instructions
Classic Pound Cake
- Using an electric mixer, cream butter, and sugar until fluffy. Scrape down the sides of the bowl.
- Add eggs, milk, vanilla, and lemon extract.
- Beat until well combined.
- Pour into well-greased and floured Bundt pan.
- Bake at 325 for 80-90 mins until a narrow knife comes out clean.
- Allow cake to cool in pan on a wire rack for 15 mins. Remove from pan and continue cooling on a wire rack for a minimum of one hour.
Vanilla Glaze (optional)
- Mix all ingredients at low speed.
- Slowly pour or spoon glaze over the fully cooled cake.
- Allow the cake to sit after glazing for at least 20 mins before serving!
Nutrition
Calories: 591kcal | Carbohydrates: 90g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 43mg | Sodium: 14mg | Potassium: 62mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 66g | Vitamin A: 507IU | Calcium: 28mg | Iron: 1mg