Best 9 Old Fashion Pound Cake Recipes

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Indulge in the Timeless Classic: Old-Fashioned Pound Cake - A Journey Through Culinary Nostalgia

In the realm of baking, few desserts evoke a sense of nostalgia and comfort quite like the Old-Fashioned Pound Cake. This classic treat, with its dense, moist crumb and subtle sweetness, has stood the test of time, endearing itself to generations of cake enthusiasts. Our curated collection of recipes offers a delightful journey through the world of pound cakes, encompassing variations that cater to diverse preferences and dietary restrictions. From the traditional All-Butter Pound Cake, embodying the essence of this culinary treasure, to the lighter, yet equally delectable Sour Cream Pound Cake, each recipe holds a unique charm. For those seeking a gluten-free alternative, the Almond Flour Pound Cake provides a delightful option, while the Lemon Pound Cake infuses a citrusy zest into this classic dessert. Chocolate lovers will rejoice in the decadence of the Chocolate Pound Cake, while the Vanilla Bean Pound Cake offers a pure and elegant flavor experience. Additionally, we present a selection of glaze and frosting recipes, allowing you to customize your pound cake with a finishing touch that elevates its allure. Embark on a culinary adventure with our Old-Fashioned Pound Cake recipes, creating moments of pure bliss and sharing the joy of this timeless classic.

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OLD FASHION BUTTER POUND CAKE



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Make and share this Old Fashion Butter Pound Cake recipe from Food.com.

Provided by johnvac52

Categories     Dessert

Time 2h

Yield 1 cake

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/2 lb salted butter
1 2/3 cups sugar
5 eggs
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 tablespoon milk

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Grease and flour a 9x5 loaf pan.
  • *IMPORTANT - ALLOW ALL INGREDIENTS TO REACH ROOM TEMPERATURE*.
  • With mixer on low speed, cream the butter until soft; slowly add sugar while mixer is running.
  • Once all the sugar has been added, beat until the mixture is fluffy.
  • Slowly add eggs, one at a time, mixing each egg well into the creamed mixture.
  • Add the flour and salt, mix until smooth.
  • Add vanilla extract and milk; mix until smooth.
  • Pour into the loaf pan.
  • Bake for 75 to 90 minutes or until golden brown.

OLD FASHIONED POUND CAKE II



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This is my mom's recipe from about 1930. It rises high in the tube pan, is moist, and smells heavenly baking.

Provided by Sylvia Zumpano

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Pound Cake Recipes

Time 2h

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 ½ cups shortening
3 cups white sugar
6 eggs
1 cup milk
3 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 tablespoons lemon extract

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 10 inch tube pan. Sift together the flour and salt. Set aside.
  • In a large bowl, cream together the shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time. Beat in the flour mixture alternately with the milk, mixing just until incorporated. Beat in the vanilla and lemon extract. Pour batter into prepared pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 90 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Let cool in pan for 10 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack and cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 454 calories, Carbohydrate 59.3 g, Cholesterol 71 mg, Fat 21.7 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 5.7 g, SaturatedFat 5.6 g, Sodium 178.5 mg, Sugar 38.4 g

OLD FASHIONED POUND CAKE



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This Old Fashioned Pound Cake recipe is one my mother made often throughout my childhood. Dense and buttery, this traditional pound cake is the perfect blank canvas for a fruit glaze or whipped topping.

Provided by Emily Bruno

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h15m

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 cup unsalted butter, softened, (2 sticks)
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups granulated sugar
6 large eggs (room temperature)

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
  • Grease and flour a tube pan.
  • Cream the butter and sugar. The mixture should be light in color, like a pale yellow.
  • Add the eggs one at a time. Continue to mix until the egg disappears completely into the mixture.
  • Slowly incorporate the flour into the mixture one 1/2 cup at a time.
  • Bake for 60 minutes or until an inserted toothpick comes out clean.
  • Allow to cool in the pan 10-15 minutes. Remove from pan to a wire rack and let cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 371 calories, ServingSize 12 people

OLD-FASHIONED POUND CAKE



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In the South, we love a good pound cake. This one is positively heavenly-sweet and rich but still, somehow, light as a cloud. Creaming the butter and sugar is the most important step when making a pound cake. Give it time to whip up light and fluffy, and scrape down the sides often when adding eggs. This pound cake is perfect served as-is, or you can dress it up with sweetened whipped cream and fresh berries.

Provided by Southern Living Editors

Categories     Cakes

Time 3h30m

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 1/2 cups unsalted butter, softened
3 cups sugar
5 large eggs
3 cups all-purpose soft-wheat flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon table salt
1 (5-oz.) can evaporated milk
2/3 cup heavy cream
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
Shortening
Garnishes: sweetened whipped cream, fresh strawberries

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Place butter in the bowl of a heavy-duty electric stand mixer, and beat at medium speed until light and fluffy (about 6 minutes). Gradually add sugar, beating until blended. Beat1 more minute. Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating just until yellow disappears after each addition.
  • Combine flour and next 2 ingredients. Combine evaporated milk and cream; add to butter mixture alternately with flour mixture, beginning and ending with flour mixture. Beat at low speed just until blended after each addition, stopping to scrape down sides as needed. Stir in vanilla. Pour batter into a greased (with shortening) and floured 10-inch (16-cup) tube pan.
  • Bake at 350°F for 1 hour and 15 minutes or until a long wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pan on a wire rack 1 hour; remove from pan to wire rack, and cool completely (about 1 hour).

GRANDMOTHER'S POUND CAKE II



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This recipe is over 100 years old and is the original kind of pound cake: it contains 1 pound each of butter, sugar, eggs and flour and contains no salt, baking powder or flavoring (but flavoring such as vanilla extract or almond extract can be added if desired!)

Provided by WHOLEGRAINWOMAN

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Pound Cake Recipes

Time 1h40m

Yield 30

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 cups butter
3 cups white sugar
6 eggs
4 cups all-purpose flour
⅔ cup milk

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease 3 - 8x4 inch loaf pans, then line with parchment paper.
  • In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time. Beat in the flour alternately with the milk, mixing just until incorporated.
  • Pour batter evenly into prepared loaf pans. Bake in the preheated oven for 70 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cakes comes out clean. After removing them from the oven, immediately loosen cake edges with a knife. Allow to cool in pans for 10 minutes, then remove from the pans. Strip off the parchment paper and cool completely on wire racks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 263.6 calories, Carbohydrate 33.1 g, Cholesterol 70.2 mg, Fat 13.5 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 3.3 g, SaturatedFat 8.2 g, Sodium 103.7 mg, Sugar 20.4 g

OLE FASHIONED POUND CAKE



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This recipe has been passed down from generation to generation. Pound cake dates back to the early 1700s. It is a staple in the African American community for church anniversaries and funeral repast. It is served by itself or with a glaze or icing. I like mine a few days old and grilled. Sometimes I eat it by itself or with fresh fruits and whipped cream.

Provided by Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 1h45m

Yield 16 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 cups cake flour
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon table salt
3 sticks (1 1/2 cups) salted butter, at room temperature
3 cups sugar
5 large eggs, at room temperature
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
1 teaspoon lemon extract
1 cup sour cream
Nonstick cooking spray, for the pan

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F.
  • Sift the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt into a medium bowl, then set aside. Cream the butter and sugar in a stand mixer on low speed until it looks pale yellow, about 4 minutes. Add the eggs one at a time. Scrape down the sides after adding each egg. Mix in the vanilla and lemon extracts. Add a third of the flour mixture. Mix well and scrape down the sides. Add half of the sour cream. Mix well and scrape down the sides. Add another third of the flour mixture. Mix well and scrape down the sides. Add the remaining sour cream. Mix well and scrape down the sides. Add the remaining flour. Mix well and scrape down the sides. Use your spatula to scrape the bottom of the mixing bowl to be sure everything is incorporated well.
  • Spray a 9-inch Bundt pan well. Pour the batter into the Bundt pan and smooth the top. Bake until golden brown on top, 1 hour 15 minutes. Use a cake tester to check to see if the cake is done; if the tester comes out clean, it's done. If not ready, bake in increments of 5 minutes. Let the cake cool in the Bundt pan for 15 minutes, then invert onto a wire rack and remove the pan to cool completely.
  • Grilled pound cake is best with cake that is 3 to 5 days old. Preheat a griddle with lines. Cut slices about 1/2 inch thick. Grill each side for 2 to 3 minutes. (If cooking on an outdoor grill, grill just until grill marks appear, 30 seconds to 1 minute per side.) Serve immediately with fresh berries or a fruit compote.

OLD-FASHIONED SOUR CREAM POUND CAKE



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Make and share this Old-Fashioned Sour Cream Pound Cake recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Seabreeze1116

Categories     Dessert

Time 2m

Yield 1 cake, 1 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 2

1 cup water
1 cup water

Steps:

  • ©.
  • Old-fashioned Sour Cream Pound Cake.
  • Ingredients.
  • 3 cups sugar.
  • 1 cup butter.
  • 6 eggs, separated.
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla.
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice.
  • 1 cup sour cream.
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour, sift before measuring.
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking soda.
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt.
  • Instructions.
  • Cream together sugar and butter, add the egg yolks one at time; beat well after each addition. Blend in vanilla, lemon juice and sour cream.
  • Into a separate bowl, sift sifted flour, salt, and soda. Add sifted dry ingredients to batter; beat well. In a separate bowl, beat the egg whites until stiff peaks form.
  • Fold egg whites into the cake batter. Pour into a greased and floured tube pan and bake at 300° for about 1-1/2 hours or until cake tests done.

Nutrition Facts : Sodium 14.2

OLD FASHION POUND CAKE



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Make and share this Old Fashion Pound Cake recipe from Food.com.

Provided by kitchen memories

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h30m

Yield 1 cake, 10-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/2 lb butter
1 1/2 cups sugar
5 -6 eggs
2 cups sifted flour
1 pinch mace
1 -2 teaspoon vanilla

Steps:

  • Cream shortening and sugar.
  • Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each.
  • Add the remaining ingredients.
  • Bake in a greased bundt pan in a preheated 350 degree oven.
  • Bake for 45 to 60 min (1 hour is best).
  • Chocolate powder can be added to half of mixture and swirled in to make a marble cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 408, Fat 21.2, SaturatedFat 12.5, Cholesterol 154.6, Sodium 166.3, Carbohydrate 49.4, Fiber 0.7, Sugar 30.3, Protein 5.9

OLD-FASHIONED POUND CAKE



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Make and share this Old-Fashioned Pound Cake recipe from Food.com.

Provided by PugMomma Brenda

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h10m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cup butter
6 eggs
3 cups white sugar
3 cups white flour
1 pint heavy whipping cream
2 tablespoons vanilla

Steps:

  • Preheat your oven to 350 degrees. Grease and flour a loaf pan (9"X3"). With an electric mixer, cream butter, sugar and eggs until fluffy. Add the flour one half cup at a time along with a little cream and keep on mixing until you have incorporated all of the flour. Now add the vanilla. Mix. Pour into your prepared loaf pan. Bake for 50 minutes or until the cake has risen, has a golden crust and when you check it with a toothpick, the pick comes out clean. If you have moist batter stuck to the toothpick you need to bake it a bit longer. Add 5 minutes and check again.
  • Let the cake cool standing upright in the pan for 15 minutes. Then turn the pan on its side and gently tip it to coax the cake out. Then stand the cake back upright and let it cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1245.5, Fat 65.6, SaturatedFat 39.4, Cholesterol 401.5, Sodium 319.7, Carbohydrate 150.8, Fiber 1.7, Sugar 101.1, Protein 14.7

Tips:

  • Mise en place: Before starting, measure and prepare all ingredients. This ensures the baking process is smooth and efficient.
  • Room temperature ingredients: Allow butter, eggs, and buttermilk to reach room temperature before mixing. This helps them incorporate evenly, resulting in a smooth batter.
  • Creaming butter and sugar: Cream butter and sugar together until light and fluffy. This step incorporates air into the mixture, creating a tender and moist cake.
  • Adding eggs: Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. This prevents the batter from curdling.
  • Alternating dry and wet ingredients: Gradually alternate adding the dry ingredients (flour and baking powder) with the wet ingredients (buttermilk). Mix until just combined to avoid overmixing.
  • Baking time: Bake the cake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Overbaking can result in a dry cake.
  • Cooling: Allow the cake to cool completely before frosting. This helps prevent the frosting from melting and sliding off the cake.

Conclusion:

Old-fashioned pound cake is a classic dessert that is easy to make and loved by many. With its dense, moist texture and rich flavor, it's a perfect choice for any occasion. By following the simple tips and instructions provided in this article, you can create a delicious pound cake that will be enjoyed by all.

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