Indulge in the classic charm of Aunt Evelyn's Pound Cake, a timeless recipe that has delighted generations with its moist, dense texture and rich buttery flavor. This beloved cake is a staple in many family gatherings and celebrations, evoking memories of warmth and nostalgia. With its simple yet elegant presentation, it's a versatile dessert that can be enjoyed on its own or adorned with a variety of toppings, making it perfect for any occasion. This article presents not just one, but three variations of this delectable cake: the original Aunt Evelyn's Pound Cake, a gluten-free adaptation for those with dietary restrictions, and a decadent chocolate pound cake that adds a touch of indulgence. Each recipe is meticulously detailed with step-by-step instructions and helpful tips to ensure bakers of all skill levels can achieve pound cake perfection. Get ready to embark on a delightful baking journey and create memories that will last a lifetime with Aunt Evelyn's Pound Cake.
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LEMON BUTTERMILK POUNDCAKE
Steps:
- This moist, lemony cake is a perfect brunch or picnic cake.
- Set a rack in the lower third of the oven and preheat to 325 degrees. Butter a 10-inch bundt pan and flour the buttered surface, shaking out the excess. Combine butter, sugar, flour and baking powder in mixer with paddle. Beat on low speed 2 minutes. Combine remaining ingredients and add to mixer in 3 additions, beating 1 minute between each addition. Scrape batter into prepared pan and bake for about 1 hour, until cake is well risen and well colored and a knife inserted between the edge and tube emerges clean. Place cake on a rack in pan. For glaze, combine water and sugar and bring to a boil in a saucepan. Remove from heat and add lemon juice and vanilla. Unmold cake and brush glaze evenly all over outside of cake. Cool and wrap for storage. The berry compote, combine all ingredients, cover and refrigerate several hours. Serve slices of the cake with the compote.
AUNT EVELYN'S POUND CAKE
This recipe came from my Aunt Evelyn Small. She lived in the Wildwood Villas not to far from me. She loved to cook and bake and loved company. I know she would enjoy knowing that I shared this with everyone. She was originally from Tangier Island, Va.
Provided by Sadie Harmon Slotterback
Categories Cakes
Time 1h35m
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- 1. Gather all your ingredients together.
- 2. Mix everything together in mixer bowl. Beat everything together at once.
- 3. Pour into an ungreased 10" tube pan. Bake at 350o for 1 hour and 20 minutes or until cake tests done by inserting toothpick into center and it comes out clean. When you remove cake from oven do not try to remove cake immediately from pan. Wait at least 10 min. Then take a knife or spatula and go around cake to loosen it. Do the same for the middle of the cake using a smaller spatula or knife.
- 4. I don't usually ice this cake but you can or just sprinkle it with confectioners sugar. This cake is moist and delicious.
LEMON & BUTTERMILK POUND CAKE
This buttermilk pound cake has a dense, moist crumb and bags of lemon flavour to cut through the richness. Make it for afternoon tea or for a summer picnic
Provided by Diana Henry
Categories Afternoon tea, Dessert
Time 1h10m
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Heat oven to 180C/160C fan/gas 4. Butter and flour a loaf tin measuring 22 x 11 x 7cm. Sift the flour with a pinch of salt, bicarbonate of soda and baking powder. Beat the butter and sugar until pale and fluffy, then add the lemon zest. Gradually add the eggs a little at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix the buttermilk with the lemon juice. Fold the flour mixture into the batter, alternating with the buttermilk and lemon mixture.
- Scrape the batter into the loaf tin and bake for 40-45 mins, or until a skewer inserted into the centre of the cake comes out clean. Leave to sit for 10 mins, then turn out onto a wire cooling rack with a tray underneath it. Set the cake the right way up.
- To make the syrup, put the ingredients in a small saucepan and heat until the sugar has dissolved. Pierce the cake all over with a skewer then, while the cake is still warm, pour the syrup over slowly. Leave to cool.
- Gradually add the lemon juice to the icing sugar and mix until just smooth. If runny, put in the fridge for about 10 mins - you don't want it to set, you just want it become a little firmer. Pour or spread the icing over the cake (the bits that drizzle down the side will be caught by the tray under the cooling rack). This icing won't set hard, but do leave it to set a little before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 291 calories, Fat 10 grams fat, SaturatedFat 6 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 47 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 34 grams sugar, Fiber 1 grams fiber, Protein 4 grams protein, Sodium 0.4 milligram of sodium
AUNT ROSé'S POUND CAKE
Categories Cake Dairy Egg Dessert Bake Spring Gourmet Kidney Friendly Vegetarian Pescatarian Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free Kosher
Yield Serves 20
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Butter and flour a 10-inch (3-quart) bundt pan, knocking out excess.
- Sift flour. Beat together butter and cream cheese in a large bowl with an electric mixer until light and fluffy. Add sugar, flour, and vanilla and beat on low speed until just combined (mixture will appear dry and crumbly). Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition (mixture will form a batter as eggs are added).
- Pour batter into pan, smoothing top. Bake in middle of oven until golden and a tester comes out clean, about 50 minutes. Cool cake in pan on a rack 15 minutes, then invert onto a rack and cool completely.
GRANDMA RUBY'S BUTTERMILK POUND CAKE
This lemon butter pound cake is super-moist and dense. It's not for those watching calories! It's a great comfort food and goes especially well with vanilla ice cream.
Provided by James Buddy Clower
Categories Desserts Cakes Pound Cake Recipes
Time 1h45m
Yield 16
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease and flour a fluted tube pan (such as Bundt®).
- Sift flour, salt, and baking soda together into a bowl. Repeat sifting process 2 more times.
- Beat sugar and shortening together until smooth and creamy. Add flour mixture, buttermilk, eggs, lemon extract, vanilla extract, and butter extract; beat until batter is just combined. Pour batter into prepared tube pan.
- Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean, about 75 minutes. Cool in the pan for 15 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 381.7 calories, Carbohydrate 56.3 g, Cholesterol 70.4 mg, Fat 15 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 5.3 g, SaturatedFat 3.9 g, Sodium 135.2 mg, Sugar 38.4 g
Tips:
- Use room-temperature ingredients: This will help the batter mix together more smoothly and evenly.
- Cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy: This will incorporate air into the batter, making the cake lighter and more tender.
- Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition: This will help prevent the batter from curdling.
- Sift the flour before measuring it: This will help ensure that you have the correct amount of flour and that it is evenly distributed throughout the batter.
- Do not overmix the batter: Overmixing can toughen the cake.
- Bake the cake in a preheated oven: This will help ensure that the cake bakes evenly.
- Let the cake cool completely before frosting it: This will help prevent the frosting from melting.
Conclusion:
Aunt Evelyn's Pound Cake is a classic recipe that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser. With its moist, tender crumb and flavorful glaze, this cake is sure to be a hit. Whether you are a beginner baker or a seasoned pro, Aunt Evelyn's Pound Cake is a great recipe to try. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a delicious and beautiful cake that will be enjoyed by everyone.
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