Best 4 Million Dollar Pound Cake Recipes

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Indulge in the decadence of Million Dollar Pound Cake, a culinary masterpiece that lives up to its name. This luxurious cake boasts a moist and velvety crumb, a rich and buttery flavor, and a delicate crumb structure that melts in your mouth. With its elegant simplicity, the Million Dollar Pound Cake is perfect for any occasion, from intimate gatherings to grand celebrations. This article presents a collection of meticulously crafted recipes that capture the essence of this classic dessert, offering variations that cater to diverse tastes and dietary preferences. Explore the traditional recipe, a gluten-free adaptation, a decadent chocolate version, and a delightful lemon-infused variation. Each recipe is carefully explained with step-by-step instructions, ensuring that bakers of all skill levels can recreate this iconic cake in the comfort of their own kitchens.

Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!

MILLION DOLLAR POUND CAKE



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Make and share this Million Dollar Pound Cake recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Mirj2338

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h50m

Yield 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 lb butter, softened
3 cups sugar
6 eggs
4 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup milk
1 teaspoon almond extract
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Cream the butter; gradually add sugar, beating at medium speed of an electric mix until light and fluffy.
  • Add the eggs, one at a time, beating after each addition.
  • Add the flour to butter mixture alternately with the milk, beginning and ending with flour mixture.
  • Mix after each addition.
  • Stir in almond and vanilla extracts.
  • Pour the batter into a greased and floured 10-inch tube pan.
  • Bake at 300 degrees for 1 hour and 40 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted in the center of the cake comes out clean.
  • Cool in pan for 10 to 15 minutes.
  • Remove to wire rack.
  • Cool completely.

MILLION-DOLLAR POUND CAKE



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We've always included pound cake on our family menus, and through the years, I've tried many recipes, I can honestly say this one is the best! It has a very fine, rich texture that makes it unusually smooth. That texture, plus fantastic flavor, makes this pound cake a special treat each time we serve it.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 2h

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 cups butter, softened
3 cups sugar
6 large eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
4 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup whole milk

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in extracts. Gradually add flour alternately with milk, beating just until blended. , Pour into a greased and floured 10-in. tube pan. Bake at 300° for 1 hour and 40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. , Cool for 15 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack to cool completely.

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MILLION DOLLAR POUND CAKE RECIPE - (4.7/5)



Million Dollar Pound Cake Recipe - (4.7/5) image

Provided by msippigrl

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 sticks real butter, softened*
1/2 cup vegetable shortening (like Crisco)*
3 cups sugar
6 large eggs (or 5 Jumbo)
4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup whole milk*
1 teaspoon almond extract
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
NOTE: *I used 1/2 cup milk and 1/2 cup buttermilk. Can also use 4 sticks of butter and omit the shortening.

Steps:

  • Grease and flour a 10-cup tube pan, or 2 loaf pans. Set aside. Preheat oven to 300 F. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside. In another large mixing bowl, beat butter and shortening on medium speed of mixer until smooth and very creamy, 3 4 minutes. GRADUALLY the add sugar, continuing to beat until light and fluffy. Add eggs, ONE at a time, beating just until each one is incorporated. Beat in the flour mixture and milk, ALTERNATELY in thirds, into the creamed mixture, beginning and ending with flour. Beat at low speed just until blended after each addition. Stir in the vanilla and almond extracts. Pour into prepared pan/pans. For tube pan, bake for about 1 hour and 30-40 minutes or until a long wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean, for loaf pans, about 1 hour and 10-15 minutes. Cool in pan on a wire rack 10 to 15 minutes. Remove from pan, and cool completely on a wire rack.

MARBLED MILLION DOLLAR POUND CAKE RECIPE - (4.2/5)



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Provided by msippigrl

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 lb. (4 sticks) butter, softened (I used 3 salted and 1 unsalted)
3 cups sugar
6 extra-large eggs, room temperature (I used 5 Jumbos)
4 cups all-purpose flour (spooned and leveled measurement)
3/4 cup whole milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon almond extract*

Steps:

  • Lay butter and eggs out to get room temperature for 30-45 minutes before beginning the cake. Generously grease and flour a large 10-cup tube cake pan. In a very large mixing bowl and using a mixer on medium speed, beat the butter until creamy and pale colored, about 5 minutes. Gradually beat in the sugar until all of it has been incorporated and the texture is light and fluffy and almost white in color. Beat in one egg at a time, mixing just until each egg is blended. On low speed, add the flour to the creamed mixture alternately with the milk, beginning and ending with the flour. (1 c flour, 1/4 c milk, 1 c flour, 1/4 c milk, 1 c flour, 1/4 c milk, remaining 1 c flour). Stir in both extracts* (see note at end first). Preheat oven to 300 degrees F. Pour batter into prepared tube pan and bake on center rack of oven for 1 hr 30-40 minutes, or until center tests done with a long wooden toothpick or skewer. Cool in pan on a wire rack for 15 minutes then remove cake to cool completely on the wire rack. Store covered at room temperature. Serve with whipped cream/whipped topping, chocolate syrup, fresh berries, or my favorite, vanilla ice cream! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ For the optional chocolate batter: *Omit the almond extract from the cake batter above. Remove about HALF the batter to another mixing bowl; then whisk in 1/4 cup cocoa powder just until combined. Alternately add the two bowls of batter to the prepared tube pan and bake as directed above.

Tips:

  • Use unsalted butter at room temperature and cream it well with the sugar to ensure a smooth, creamy batter.
  • Make sure all your ingredients are at room temperature for better emulsification and a smoother batter.
  • Gradually add the eggs to the batter, one at a time, to prevent curdling.
  • Do not over-mix the batter, as this can result in a tough, dense cake.
  • Bake the cake in a preheated oven to prevent it from sinking in the middle.
  • Allow the cake to cool completely before frosting it, as this will prevent the frosting from melting.
  • If you don't have a bundt pan, you can use a 9x13 inch baking pan. Just adjust the baking time accordingly.

Conclusion:

The Million Dollar Pound Cake is a classic dessert that is sure to impress your friends and family. With its moist, rich crumb and decadent cream cheese frosting, this cake is perfect for any special occasion. By following the tips above, you can ensure that your Million Dollar Pound Cake turns out perfectly every time. So next time you're looking for a show-stopping dessert, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!

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