ALMOND SOUR CREAM POUND CAKE (PAULA DEEN)

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A Paula Deen recipe; I haven't had the chance to make it yet, but I don't want to lose the recipe....

Provided by Raquel Grinnell

Categories     Breakfast

Time 1h39m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/2 lb butter, plus more
butter, for pan
3 cups sugar
1 cup sour cream
3 cups all-purpose flour, plus more
all-purpose flour, for pan
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
6 eggs
1/2 teaspoon orange extract
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
3/4 cup butter, softened (1 1/2 sticks)
3 -4 cups confectioners' sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons almond extract

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F.
  • Butter and flour a tube pan and set aside.
  • In the bowl of a mixer, cream butter and sugar together and then add sour cream.
  • Sift flour and baking soda together. Add to creamed mixture, alternately with eggs, 1 at a time, beating after each addition.
  • Add extracts and stir to combine.
  • Pour into prepared pan and bake for 1 hour and 20 minutes.
  • Cool cake in pan for about 10 minutes and then unmold and cool completely on a wire rack.
  • Almond Buttercream Frosting: With an electric mixer, cream butter in a large mixing bowl. Slowly beat in the sugar until smooth and creamy and sweetened to your liking (about 2 minutes). Add almond extract and stir to blend.
  • Frost cake when fully cooled. If you are not using the frosting immediately, store it, covered, in the refrigerator and then bring it to room temperature just prior to using. Yield: 3 cups.

Denise Arends
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This cake is perfect for any occasion. I've made it for birthdays, holidays, and even just because.


Brenda Stephanie
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I'm not a fan of almond extract, so I substituted vanilla extract instead. The cake still turned out great.


billyraybob jr. beavertwil
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This cake is a bit more dense than some other pound cakes, but I like that. It makes it feel more substantial.


Mahfug Karim Rahi
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I love the combination of almond and sour cream in this cake. It's a unique and delicious flavor.


Boukhmiss Amine
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This cake is beautiful! I made it for a special occasion and it was a showstopper.


Ariane Mojeco
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I've tried many pound cake recipes, but this one is by far the best. It's so easy to make and it always comes out perfect.


dridi gamer
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This cake is so moist and flavorful. The sour cream and almond extract give it a unique flavor that I love.


Jagorone sagor
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I'm not a big baker, but this recipe was easy to follow and the cake turned out great! I'll definitely be making it again.


Jayson Potter
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This cake was a hit at my party! Everyone loved it, and I got so many compliments. It's definitely a keeper recipe.


jackixoni pondmari rashidi jack
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My family loves this cake! It's the perfect balance of sweet and tangy, and the almond flavor is just right. I've made it several times and it always comes out perfect.