Best 5 Classic Pound Cake Topping Recipes

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# An Alluring Journey into the Realm of Classic Pound Cake Toppings

Embark on a tantalizing culinary adventure as we delve into the world of classic pound cake toppings, a symphony of flavors and textures that will elevate your taste buds to new heights. From the decadence of a rich chocolate ganache to the zesty tang of a lemon glaze, each recipe promises an explosion of flavors that will transform your humble pound cake into a masterpiece. Indulge in the creamy delight of a cream cheese frosting, or let the rustic charm of a crumb topping captivate your senses.

These recipes are a testament to the culinary artistry that can transform a simple cake into an unforgettable dessert. Whether you prefer the classic elegance of a powdered sugar dusting or the indulgent embrace of a caramel sauce, you'll find a topping that perfectly complements your pound cake creation.

- **Chocolate Ganache:** A luxurious and velvety chocolate glaze that cascades over the cake, creating a rich and decadent finish.
- **Lemon Glaze:** A burst of citrusy brightness that awakens the senses and adds a refreshing twist to the classic pound cake.
- **Cream Cheese Frosting:** A smooth and creamy frosting that adds a delightful tang and richness to the cake, creating a perfect balance of flavors.
- **Crumb Topping:** A rustic and crunchy topping made from a mixture of flour, sugar, and butter, adding a delightful textural contrast to the soft and fluffy cake.
- **Powdered Sugar Dusting:** A simple yet elegant topping that adds a delicate sweetness and a touch of sophistication to the cake.
- **Caramel Sauce:** A luscious and decadent sauce made from sugar and butter, drizzled over the cake for a rich and indulgent finish.

With these classic pound cake toppings at your disposal, you'll be able to elevate your baking skills and create desserts that will impress even the most discerning palate. So, don your apron, gather your ingredients, and let the symphony of flavors begin!

Let's cook with our recipes!

CLASSIC POUND CAKE



Classic Pound Cake image

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     dessert

Time 2h15m

Yield 10 to 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for the pan
1/2 teaspoon fine salt
8 large eggs, at room temperature
2 large eggs yolks, at room temperature
2 tablespoons milk, at room temperature
4 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
2 cups unsalted butter (4 sticks), at room temperature, plus more for the pan
2 3/4 cups sugar
1 teaspoon lightly packed finely grated lemon zest

Steps:

  • Place a rack in the lower third of the oven and preheat to 350 degrees F. Butter and flour the pan of your choice.
  • Sift the flour and salt into a medium bowl and set aside. Whisk the whole eggs, yolks, milk, and the vanilla together in a 4-cup measuring cup or bowl, and set aside. In a heavy duty mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat the butter at a medium speed until smooth, about 1 minute. Gradually pour in the sugar, 1/4 cup at a time, to cream and lighten the butter. (This should take about 3 minutes.) Once all the sugar is added, turn the machine off and scrape down the sides of the bowl and paddle with a rubber spatula. Continue to beat the butter mixture until light and fluffy, about 4 minutes. Add the lemon zest and beat for 30 seconds more.
  • Turn the machine off and scrape the sides of the bowl again to assure even incorporation of the ingredients. Turn the mixer to its lowest setting. Gradually pour in the flour, 1/4 cup at a time, and beat the batter for 30 seconds. Gradually add the egg mixture. (It should take about a minute to pour all of it into the batter.) Remove the bowl from the mixer, scrape any batter off the paddle, and finish stirring the egg mixture into the batter with a rubber spatula. Take care not to over mix the batter, but make sure that you scrape the bottom of the bowl to evenly incorporate all of the ingredients.
  • Spoon the batter into the prepared pan and smooth over the top with a spatula. Put the cake in the oven and reduce the temperature to 325 degrees F. Bake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, and the top springs back when lightly pressed, about 1 hour and 30 minutes, for the tube or Bundt pans; and 50 minutes to 1 hour for loaf pans.
  • Cool the cake, in the pan, on a rack, for 10 to 15 minutes. Invert the cake onto a flat plate or cardboard. Re-invert the cake and set it right side up on the rack to cool completely. If not serving the same day, wrap in plastic wrap and store at room temperature, for 4 to 5 days or freeze for 1 month.

CLASSIC POUND CAKE TOPPING



Classic Pound Cake Topping image

Serve this with our Classic Pound Cake.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 cups berries
2 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon lemon juice
Whipped cream

Steps:

  • To make macerated-berry topping, combine berries, sugar, and lemon juice in a bowl. Cover; refrigerate for 30 to 60 minutes. Serve with whipped cream.

POUND CAKE



Pound Cake image

Heavenly Pound Cake! It's deliciously buttery and moist, amazingly soft and melt-in-your-mouth tender and it has an irresistible flavor. It's the perfect dessert for any celebration and it doesn't require a frosting!

Provided by Jaclyn

Categories     Dessert

Time 2h30m

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 (8 oz) pkg. cream cheese, (at room temperature*)
1 1/2 cups (340g) unsalted butter, (at room temperature)
2 1/2 cups (500g) granulated sugar
1/2 tsp salt
6 large eggs, (at room temperature)
2 tsp vanilla extract**
2 1/2 cups (354g) unbleached all-purpose flour ((scoop and level to measure), plus more for dusting pan)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees.
  • In the bowl of an electric stand mixer blend butter and cream cheese until smooth. Add in sugar and salt and whip on medium-high speed until mixture is light and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Scrape down sides and bottom of bowl.
  • Mix in eggs one at a time, until just blended, and adding in vanilla with last egg. Scrape down bowl.
  • Add in flour then mix just until combined.
  • Spray a 12 cup** (10-inch) bundt pan or tube pan (without a removable base) generously with non-stick cooking spray, be sure to cover entire surface everywhere if an area is missed cake will stick. Dust with flour and shake out excess.
  • Pour batter around into prepared pan then spread evenly.
  • Bake in preheated oven until a wooden skewer or toothpick inserted into cake comes out clean, about 1 hour 10 minutes to 1 hour 30 minutes.
  • Let cool in pan on a wire rack 20 minutes, loosen edges with a knife, then invert onto wire rack to cool completely.
  • Once cool slice and serve with lightly sweetened whipped cream and berries or fruit compote if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 427 kcal, Carbohydrate 49 g, Protein 5 g, Fat 24 g, SaturatedFat 14 g, Cholesterol 123 mg, Sodium 145 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 32 g, ServingSize 1 serving

CLASSIC POUND CAKE RECIPE BY TASTY



Classic Pound Cake Recipe by Tasty image

This classic pound cake is perfect for any occasion. With a tender, moist crumb and sweet neutral flavor, it's a deliciously blank canvas-serve with fresh fruit, ice cream, or drizzled with your sauce of choice!

Provided by Aleya Zenieris

Categories     Bakery Goods

Time 1h35m

Yield 2 loaf cakes

Number Of Ingredients 11

nonstick cooking spray, for greasing
3 ½ cups all purpose flour, sifted
1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
4 sticks unsalted butter, room temperature
2 ½ cups granulated sugar
1 teaspoon kosher salt
6 large eggs, room temperature
½ cup buttermilk
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
½ cup sour cream

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C). Grease a 10-inch Bundt pan or 2 8 x 5-inch (20 x 12 cm) loaf pans with nonstick spray.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and baking soda.
  • In a large bowl, combine the butter, sugar, and salt. Beat with an electric hand mixer on medium speed for about 6 minutes, or until light and fluffy. Scrape down the sides and bottom of the bowl with a rubber spatula and beat again for 1-2 minutes. Add the eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition.
  • With the mixer running on low speed, add the buttermilk and vanilla. Increase the mixer speed to high and beat for 30 seconds.
  • Add ⅓ of the flour mixture and beat on medium speed until incorporated. Add ½ of the sour cream and beat until incorporated. Continue alternating additions of flour and sour cream, scraping down the sides of the bowl between each addition. Beat on medium speed after all of the flour is incorporated for about 1 minute, until the batter is well combined.
  • Transfer the batter to the prepared Bundt pan or divide between the loaf pans and bake for about 60 minutes, or until a cake tester inserted to the center of the cake comes out clean. Let the cake cool in the pan(s) for 15-20 minutes, then invert onto a wire rack and unmold from the pan(s). Let cool completely.
  • Slice and serve.
  • Enjoy!
  • RECIPE BY: Morgan Baker

CLASSIC POUND CAKE



Classic Pound Cake image

Light on effort, heavy on flavor, pound cake has earned its centuries-long popularity. Learn how to make this traditional, crowd-pleasing dessert.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Cake Recipes

Yield Makes 2 cakes

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 pound (3 1/4 cups) all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon coarse salt
4 sticks softened unsalted butter, plus more for pans
2 cups sugar
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
9 large, room-temperature eggs

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Butter two 5-by-9-inch loaf pans. Combine all-purpose flour and salt in a bowl.
  • Cream butter and sugar with a mixer on high speed until pale and fluffy, for 8 minutes. Scrape down sides of bowl. Reduce speed to medium, and add vanilla extract.
  • Lightly beat eggs, and add to mixer bowl in 4 additions, mixing thoroughly after each and scraping down sides. Reduce speed to low, and add flour mixture in 4 additions, mixing until just incorporated. Divide batter between pans. Tap on counter to distribute; smooth tops.
  • Bake until a tester inserted into center of each cake comes out clean, about 65 minutes. Let cool in pans on a wire rack for 30 minutes. Remove from pans, and let cool completely on wire rack.

Tips:

  • When making the glaze, ensure the butter is cold, as this will help it set properly.
  • To achieve a smooth glaze, whisk constantly while adding the powdered sugar to the butter mixture.
  • If the glaze becomes too thick, add a little bit of milk to thin it out.
  • When applying the glaze to the pound cake, make sure it is still warm, as this will help the glaze set more quickly.
  • For a more decadent glaze, add a teaspoon of vanilla extract or almond extract.

Conclusion:

Whether you prefer a simple powdered sugar glaze, a rich chocolate ganache, or a tangy lemon glaze, there is a perfect topping for your classic pound cake. With so many delicious options to choose from, you're sure to find one that will tantalize your taste buds and make your pound cake the star of any occasion.

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