Indulge in the classic Southern delight - Aunt Ross' Pound Cake, a culinary treasure passed down through generations. This dense, buttery cake boasts a moist, tender crumb and a crisp, caramelized crust that will tantalize your taste buds. With a subtle vanilla flavor and a hint of lemon zest, this timeless recipe is a true testament to the enduring charm of Southern baking.
The article offers three delectable variations of this beloved cake: the original Aunt Ross' Pound Cake, a gluten-free version for those with dietary restrictions, and a luscious chocolate pound cake that adds a rich, decadent twist to the traditional recipe.
Each variation is meticulously detailed with step-by-step instructions, ensuring that bakers of all skill levels can recreate these culinary masterpieces in their own kitchens. Detailed ingredient lists, preparation times, and serving suggestions accompany each recipe, providing readers with all the necessary information to whip up these delightful treats.
Whether you're a seasoned baker or just starting your culinary journey, this article is your guide to creating the perfect pound cake. Embrace the nostalgia and simplicity of Aunt Ross' original recipe, savor the gluten-free version without compromising on taste, or indulge in the chocolate pound cake's irresistible richness.
EASY POUND CAKE RECIPE
Made famous by my Aunt Sue, here's an easy pound cake recipe that's guaranteed to deliver a deliciously moist and sweet vanilla sponge cake.
Provided by The SouthernPlate Staff
Categories Dessert
Time 1h35m
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Grease and flour a tube or bundt pan and set out the eggs and butter to allow them to come to room temperature.
- In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugar until smooth. Add the eggs, one egg at a time, beating for one minute after each addition. Sift the flour and add it to the creamed mixture alternately with the whipping cream. Mix until fully incorporated.
- Stir in the vanilla.
- Pour the vanilla cake batter into the prepared pan and place in a cold oven. Turn the oven to 300 and bake for 80 to 90 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool completely before removing from pan.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 465 kcal, ServingSize 1 serving
GREAT AUNT ROSE'S SOUR CREAM POUND CAKE RECIPE
A beloved family recipe that produces a sour cream pound cake that is slightly crunchy on the outside and dense, rich and moist on the inside.
Provided by amycaseycooks
Categories Dessert
Time 1h30m
Yield 20
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease a a 10-inch straight sided tube pan with the margarine wrappers.
- In the bowl of a stand mixer, add the margarine and sugar. Beat the margarine and sugar on medium low speed for 3 to 4 minutes.
- Add the eggs to the margarine and sugar mixture one at a time and beat until incorporated after each addition.
- Add in the vanilla extract. Mix to combine.
- Combine the flour, baking soda and salt in a bowl.
- With the mixer on low, add the sour cream alternately with the dry ingredients. Mix until just incorporated.
- Pour batter into prepared pan. Bake for 60 minutes and check to see if done. A long wooden skewer should come out clean when inserted into the cake. If the cake is not done, continue baking for up to 15 minutes and cover lightly with foil if the top is browning too much.
- Remove the cake from the oven when done. Let cook on a baking rack for 15 minutes. Run a knife between the cake and the edge of the pan and unmold the cake. Tap the sides of the pan to help loosen the cake.
- Place on a cake stand and cool completely before covering.
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 (2-inch wide) piece, Calories 363 calories, Sugar 30.2 g, Sodium 261 mg, Fat 20 g, SaturatedFat 6.5 g, UnsaturatedFat 0 g, TransFat 0 g, Carbohydrate 45 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 4.2 g, Cholesterol 61 mg
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.
AUNT GUSSIE'S POUND CAKE RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: unsalted butter, sugar, shortening, eggs, whole milk, lemon extract, vanilla extract, flour, baking powder, salt, vanilla ice cream, fresh berry
Provided by Frank Tiu
Categories Desserts
Yield 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a large bowl, cream butter, sugar, and shortening together with a hand mixer.
- Mix the eggs, one at a time, into the batter.
- In a medium bowl, combine the milk, lemon extract, and vanilla extract.
- In a separate medium bowl, whisk the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Alternately add the dry and wet ingredients into the batter.
- Pour the batter equally into two greased and lightly floured loaf pans.
- Bake in a non-preheated oven set to 350°F (180°C) for 1 hour, or until toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Cool for 30 minutes before slicing.
- Serve with vanilla ice cream and berries.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 760 calories, Carbohydrate 77 grams, Fat 45 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 11 grams, Sugar 37 grams
AUNT ROSE'S SORGHUM CAKE
On vacation in Gatlinburg, I purchased an old timey cookbook called "A Taste Of The Past" by Phyllis Connor. Each recipe has notes about the family history of the recipe. I tried to make this cake where we were staying, without my reading glasses, and accidentally used self-rising flour. Boy oh boy, did it rise! It dripped on the bottom of the oven made lots of smoke. Security men with fire extinguishers came running into our unit since we had thrown open the windows. We had a good laugh, but they just couldn't understand why I would want to bake a cake while on vacation. I just had purchased some locally made sorghum and this recipe jumped out at me since it used sorghum and did not need to be frosted. When made properly, this cake turned out fragrant, moist and delicious. Give it a try... but use all-purpose flour ;)
Provided by Kats Mom
Categories Dessert
Time 55m
Yield 1 cake, 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees.
- Grease a 9" x 9" baking pan.
- Cream the sugar and butter together.
- Add sorghum and mix.
- Sift together flour, baking soda and cinnamon in another bowl.
- Stir dry ingredients into the creamed mixture.
- Stir the boiling water into the batter; it will foam up.
- Bake about 45 minutes or until it springs back after being pressed lightly.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 257.8, Fat 7.9, SaturatedFat 4.9, Cholesterol 20.3, Sodium 266.2, Carbohydrate 44.9, Fiber 0.7, Sugar 27, Protein 2.5
AUNT FAYE'S POUND CAKE
This is my Aunt Faye's recipe. It's a pound cake, but it's not heavy at all. It's loved by many.
Provided by Tosha Ware
Categories Cakes
Time 1h5m
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray tube bundt pan generously with Baker's Joy.
- 2. Mix ingredients for cake together until smooth. Do not overmix.
- 3. Pour batter into pan and bake for 55 -65 minutes until done (Use the fork or tooth pick test). Allow to cool for about 10-15 minutes and invert to serving dish.
- 4. While cake is cooling mix powdered sugar and lemon juice to desired texture. It is only a glaze, so it should been a thick nectar consistency.
- 5. Pour glaze over cake a little at a time spreading with the back of a spoon allowing it to soak into the still warm cake.
- 6. Serve warm or room temperature.....it doesn't matter!
AUNT'S RUTH POUND CAKE RECIPE
Provided by williagx
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Cream butter, shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Sift dry ingredients together. Add vanilla and lemon extract to milk. Add dry ingredients to sugar and egg mixture, alternating with liquid, beating just to blend, until all ingredients are combined. Beat batter on medium speed for 5 minutes. Place into greased and floured 10-inch tube pan and place into COLD oven. Bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour and 15-20 minutes until a cake tester inserted in the middle comes out clean. ShareThis
Tips:
- Use room temperature ingredients for best results.
- Cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
- Sift the flour and baking powder together before adding to the batter.
- Bake the cake in a preheated oven for the specified amount of time, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool completely before serving.
Conclusion:
Aunt Ross' Pound Cake is a classic recipe that is sure to please everyone. It is a moist, dense cake with a rich, buttery flavor. The cake is easy to make and can be dressed up or down depending on the occasion. Serve it plain or with your favorite frosting, glaze, or fruit. No matter how you serve it, Aunt Ross' Pound Cake is sure to be a hit.
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