Indulge in a symphony of flavors with our exquisite Five-Flavor Pound Cake, a culinary masterpiece that tantalizes the taste buds with its perfect balance of sweet, sour, bitter, pungent, and salty notes. This moist and dense cake is a delightful treat that embodies the essence of harmony and complexity.
This article presents two variations of the Five-Flavor Pound Cake: the Classic Five-Flavor Pound Cake and the Gluten-Free Five-Flavor Pound Cake. Both recipes share the same foundational ingredients, including eggs, sugar, butter, and flour, but they diverge in their unique flavor profiles.
The Classic Five-Flavor Pound Cake showcases the traditional combination of spices and extracts that create the distinctive five-flavor symphony. Ground cinnamon, ground cloves, and freshly grated nutmeg provide warmth and depth, while lemon zest and vanilla extract add brightness and sweetness.
In contrast, the Gluten-Free Five-Flavor Pound Cake offers a lighter and more contemporary take on this classic dessert. Almond flour and coconut flour replace traditional wheat flour, resulting in a moist and tender crumb. Additionally, this variation incorporates orange zest and almond extract, imparting a subtle citrusy and nutty flavor.
Both recipes promise an unforgettable culinary experience, whether you prefer the comforting familiarity of the Classic Five-Flavor Pound Cake or the innovative charm of the Gluten-Free version.
BUTTERMILK POUND CAKE II
Tangy, moist, and flavorful pound cake. Can be eaten plain or use as a base for numerous dessert ideas.
Provided by Cathy
Categories Desserts Cakes Pound Cake Recipes
Time 1h45m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease one 9 or 10 inch tube pan. Mix together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, beat butter with sugar. Mix in the eggs, one at time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the lemon and the vanilla extracts. Gently mix in flour mixture alternately with the buttermilk. Pour batter into the prepared pan.
- Bake in preheated oven for 90 minutes. Do not open oven door until after one hour. When cake begins to pull away from the side of the pan it is done. Let cool in pan for 10 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack and cool completely.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 488.8 calories, Carbohydrate 75.1 g, Cholesterol 134.5 mg, Fat 18.3 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 7.2 g, SaturatedFat 10.7 g, Sodium 289.2 mg, Sugar 51.3 g
FIVE FLAVOR POUND CAKE
Steps:
- Grease and flour a bundt pan and set aside.
- Preheat oven to 325 F.
- In a large bowl, cream together butter, shortening and sugar.
- Add in eggs, one at a time, being sure to mix thoroughly after each egg. Set aside.
- In a medium-sized bowl, sift together flour, baking powder and salt.
- Gradually mix dry ingredients into wet ingredients while alternating with the half n half and buttermilk. (Batter should be fluffy when done mixing)
- Mix in extracts.
- Spoon batter evenly into prepared pan.
- Bake for 1 hour and 15-20 minutes.
- Remove from oven and let cake cool until pan is warm to the touch.
- Remove cake from pan and allow to finish cooling on cooling rack.
- When cake is completely cooled, drizzle on the glaze if using.
- To make the glaze, combine powdered sugar, extract and 1/2 teaspoon of milk.
FIVE FLAVOR POUND CAKE I
Five flavors blending to create a superlative pound cake.
Provided by PJ Coward
Categories Desserts Cakes Pound Cake Recipes
Time 2h
Yield 14
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease a 10 inch tube pan. In a small bowl, combine flour and baking powder. Set aside. In a measuring cup, combine the milk and 1 teaspoon each coconut, lemon, rum, butter and vanilla extracts; set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream butter, shortening and 3 cups sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, and beat until smooth. Beat in flour mixture alternately with milk mixture, beginning and ending with flour mixture. Spoon mixture into prepared pan.
- Bake for 1 1/2 to 1 3/4 hours, or until cake tests done. Cool in pan on wire rack for 10 minutes.
- Turn cake out of pan onto wire rack. Place waxed paper under rack to catch glaze drippings. Slowly spoon Five Flavor Glaze onto top of hot cake. Cool completely.
- To make the Five Flavor Glaze: In a saucepan, combine 1/2 cup sugar, water and 1/2 teaspoon each coconut, lemon, rum, butter and vanilla extracts. Bring to a boil, stirring until sugar is dissolved.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 511 calories, Carbohydrate 71.5 g, Cholesterol 102.7 mg, Fat 22.9 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 5.7 g, SaturatedFat 11 g, Sodium 143.6 mg, Sugar 51 g
FIVE FLAVOR POUND CAKE
You can play with different flavors if you don't have or like some of the flavors listed.
Provided by R North-Troup
Categories Cakes
Time 2h
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- 1. 1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease and flour a tube pan. 2. Sift the flour with the baking powder and salt. 3. Cream butter or margarine, oil, and sugar until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in flour mixture alternately with milk, beginning and ending with flour. Mix well. Stir in 1 teaspoon each coconut flavoring, butter flavoring, rum extract, lemon extract, and vanilla extract. Pour batter into prepared pan. 4. Bake for 1 1/2 hours or until cake tests done. 5. In a small saucepan, combine water, sugar, and 1 teaspoon each coconut flavoring, butter flavoring, rum extract, vanilla extract, and almond extract. Boil until the sugar has dissolved completely. Spoon over hot cake. Cool cake.
FIVE FLAVOR POUND CAKE
I just tried this cake for the first time at funeral in Chicago. After the first bite, I went in search of the cook and talked her out of the recipe. All those different extracts may sound strange, but trust me it is wonderful! At the bottom I have included Six Flavor Pound Cake and Seven Flavor Pound Cake variations. Also, you can make a 5 flavor cake with a 6 flavor glaze or any other combination.
Provided by SharleneW
Categories Dessert
Time 1h50m
Yield 1 Bundt cake, 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 325°F.
- Grease a 10-inch tube or Bundt cake pan.
- In small bowl, combine flour, baking powder and salt; set aside.
- In a measuring cup, combine the milk and 1 teaspoon of each of the 5 extracts; set aside.
- In mixing bowl, cream butter, shortening and 3 cups of sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time and beat until smooth.
- Beat in flour mixture alternately with milk mixture, beginning and ending with flour mixture.
- Spoon mixture into prepared pan.
- Bake for 1 1/2 hours, or until cake tests done.
- Let cake cool for 5 minutes and then pour 1/2 of glaze over cake (while still in pan).
- Let sit for another 5 minutes and then turn cake out of pan onto wire rack (with waxed paper under rack to catch drippings).
- Slowly spoon remaining glaze onto top of hot cake.
- Cool completely before serving.
- To make the Five Flavor Glaze: In saucepan, combine 1/2 cup sugar, water and 1/2 teaspoon of each of the 5 extracts.
- Bring to a boil, stirring until sugar is dissolved.
- Variations: Six Flavor Cake/Glaze: Add 1 teaspoon of almond extract to Five Flavor Cake ingredients and 1/2 teaspoon almond extract to Five Flavor Glaze ingredients.
- Seven Flavor Cake/Glaze: Add 1 teaspoon pineapple flavored extract to Six Flavor Cake and 1/2 teaspoon pineapple flavored extract to Six Flavor Glaze.
BEST EVER FIVE FLAVORED SOUTHERN POUND CAKE
This is DIVINE. Got this from my mom's neighbor and had to get the recipe after she brought it over and we devoured it!
Provided by Shabby Sign Shoppe
Categories Dessert
Time 1h50m
Yield 1 cake, 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- Cream butter and Crisco.
- Add 3 cups sugar and cream again (10 minutes - minimum). Beat eggs until lemon color - add to mixture.
- Sift together: flour, baking powder and salt.
- Alternate milk and 1 tsp all flavorings w/sifted dry ingredients. Pour into a greased and floured 10" tube pan.
- Bake 325° for 1 ½ hours or until cake tests done or depending on oven.
- Dissolve glaze ingredients over low heat in a saucepan. Spoon glaze over cake in pan while hot. Let cool in pan. Keep well and it is better after 1st day.
- NOTE: Put out the butter, Crisco and eggs the night before. The key is that everything is room temperature and you beat the butter, sugar and eggs at least the 10 minutes. After that you only beat enough to mix the dry ingredients.
Tips:
- To achieve a moist and flavorful pound cake, use high-quality, room-temperature ingredients.
- Cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy. This will help incorporate air into the batter, resulting in a lighter cake.
- Gradually add the eggs to the butter mixture, one at a time, beating well after each addition. This will help prevent the batter from curdling.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Overmixing can toughen the cake.
- Stir in any desired flavorings, such as vanilla extract, almond extract, or citrus zest. For the five-flavor pound cake, add the Chinese five-spice powder.
- Pour the batter into a greased and floured bundt or loaf pan. Bake the cake according to the recipe instructions, until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool completely in the pan before inverting it onto a serving plate.
- Serve the pound cake plain or with your favorite toppings, such as whipped cream, fruit, or ice cream.
Conclusion:
With its moist and tender crumb, rich flavor, and beautiful presentation, the five-flavor pound cake is a classic dessert that is perfect for any occasion. By following the tips above, you can create a delicious and impressive pound cake that will surely be a hit with your family and friends.
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