OLD-FASHIONED POUND CAKE
This old-fashioned pound cake is a classic that has been in our family for many many years. Our grandmother made this cake almost weekly and it was always one of our favorites. The whipping cream is what makes this cake and it forms a crispy crust and we love it so much. I think this pound cake is one of the best out there and I honestly don’t think it needs any type of frosting, although some people like to add one. I love a slice with a cup of coffee.
Old-Fashioned Pound Cake Simple Ingredients:
Butter (softened/room temperature)
White sugar
Eggs
Vanilla
Heavy whipping cream
All-purpose flour
We have gotten a lot of questions on this cake, many that have been answered in the comments. This cake is CORRECT as written, it does not have baking powder or baking soda in this cake. It’s made with 6 eggs, that is the leavening agent. This is an old fashioned pound cake and the way it is made. You can use salted or unsalted butter in this cake. I use salted since I doesn’t have added salt. Do not over mix this cake, over mixing causes cakes to dry out.
Many great reviews on this cake:
“I made this cake exactly as written which was very easy. It was wonderful. My guests really enjoyed it and asked to take some home. I have never made a cake without baking powder or soda, but this rose to the top of the pan and came out beautifully. It is nice and moist. Love it. Thank you.” – Madeline
“This cake is so delicious and has become my go to pound cake. I’ve been making it for about 2 months and have made 8 so far, two were given away, but the rest were because my husband loves it. I’ve shared the recipe with my mother and daughter. When my daughter made it she added fresh strawberries to the batter and it was so yummy. Thanks so much for this easy, fun to make, delicious cake!” – Jaquie
“Baked this cake today and made an amaretto glaze to go over it and it was exceptional! Will definitely be using this recipe again!” – Cheryl
“I loved this recipe. The pound cake was wonderful and my family enjoyed every bite.” – Carolyn
Full printable recipe in recipe card below.
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Daughter's Pound Cake
Ingredients
- 1 cup butter softened/room temperature
- 3 cups sugar
- 6 eggs
- 1 tablespoon vanilla
- 1 pint of heavy whipping cream
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees.
- Grease and flour one 9 or 10 inch tube or bundt pan or spray pan heavily.
- Cream butter and sugar with mixer until fluffy.
- Add eggs, one at a time, and mix well. Add the flour, one cup at a time while adding cream a little at a time until all flour and cream is mixed in well. Add the vanilla flavoring and blend well.
- Pour batter into prepared pan. Bake at 325 degrees for 1-1/2 hours or until center springs back from small amount of pressure.
Notes
Be sure and Pin this great Pound Cake!
If you like this recipe, you might also like my recipe for this Blueberry Cream Cheese Butter Cake.
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