Description
Indulge in the rich and buttery goodness of this Slap Ya Momma Pound Cake. This traditional Southern recipe yields a moist and flavorful cake that is perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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Cake:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup vegetable shortening
- 3 cups granulated sugar
- 5 large eggs, room temperature
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup whole milk, room temperature
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat oven to 325°F. Grease and flour a 10-inch bundt pan.
- Mix the batter: Cream together butter, shortening, and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add dry ingredients to the creamed mixture alternately with milk. Stir in vanilla and almond extracts.
- Bake: Pour batter into prepared pan and bake for 75 to 85 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool before serving.
Notes
- This pound cake is delicious plain or served with powdered sugar, fresh berries, or whipped cream.
- For a citrus twist, try using lemon extract instead of almond extract.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Cake
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern, American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 38g
- Sodium: 190mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 63g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
