BLACK PEPPER POUND CAKE

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"I once had a recipe for this cake from the early 1900's but lost it, so I adapted my grandma's pound cake recipe," relates field editor Sue Gronholz from Beaver Dam, Wisconsin.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h35m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup butter, softened
3 cups sugar
3 teaspoons coarsely ground pepper
2 teaspoons lemon extract
6 eggs
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup heavy whipping cream
Confectioners' sugar, optional

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in pepper and extract. Add eggs, one at a time, beating very well after each addition. Add flour alternately with cream and mix well., Pour into a greased and floured 10-in. fluted tube pan. Bake at 325° for 70-75 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack to cool completely. Dust with confectioners' sugar if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 414 calories, Fat 19g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 131mg cholesterol, Sodium 146mg sodium, Carbohydrate 56g carbohydrate (37g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

Abdul Rafea Mir
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I'm always looking for healthier dessert options, so I was intrigued by this recipe. I made a few substitutions, like using whole wheat flour and Greek yogurt, and it turned out great! The cake is still moist and flavorful, but it's also a bit lighte


Masana Leatitia
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I love black pepper, so I was excited to try this recipe. It didn't disappoint! The black pepper flavor is really prominent, but it's not overpowering. The cake is also very moist and flavorful. I would definitely make this again.


Rosa Rosa
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This was my first time making a pound cake, and I'm so glad I chose this recipe. It was really easy to follow and the cake turned out perfectly. I was worried that the black pepper would be too strong, but it was actually very subtle. I would definit


Alazar Mulugeta
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This cake is heaven! It's so moist and flavorful, and the black pepper adds just the right amount of spice. I love that it's not too sweet, so I can enjoy a slice without feeling guilty.


tah fulgence
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I'm not sure what went wrong, but my cake didn't turn out as well as I hoped. It was a bit dry and the black pepper flavor was overpowering. I think I might have added too much pepper.


Ninja
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This pound cake is a unique and delicious treat. The black pepper adds a subtle warmth and complexity that elevates the classic pound cake flavor. The cake is moist and tender, with a perfect crumb. I highly recommend this recipe for anyone looking f


Tshwaro Gailele
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This cake was a bit too dense for my taste. I think I would have preferred a lighter, more airy crumb. But the flavor was good and the black pepper added a nice touch.


Meer Waise khan
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I was hesitant to try this recipe because I'm not a big fan of black pepper in desserts. But I was pleasantly surprised! The black pepper flavor is very subtle and it really complements the sweetness of the cake. I would definitely make this again.


colten merrill
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I've made this cake several times and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and always turns out perfectly. I love the black pepper flavor, it really adds something special to the cake.


Thomas Palmer
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This pound cake is moist and flavorful, with a perfect crumb. The black pepper adds a subtle warmth that complements the sweetness of the cake. I highly recommend this recipe!