BOURBON POUND CAKE .... (4-1/2 POUNDS)
A, 4-1/2 pound cake of a utter culinary delight! I dedicate this cake to my very good friend, Corrine I worked with in Chicago. She is from Kentucky, and loves JIm...... BEAM, that is! The spices and bourbon keeps it fresh for many days. It is a towering cake and will treat a houseful of guests,all weekend! My friends love this...
Provided by Nancy J. Patrykus
Categories Other Snacks
Time 1h35m
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- 1. Pre-heat oven to 350 F. Butter a 10 inch tube or bundt pan. Dust the pan with flour and tap out the excess. Set the pan aside. NOTE: The larger white bowl, shows flour sifted... compared to the cup of unsifted flour. It does make a difference, when called for.
- 2. Sift the flour,baking powder,salt, cinnamon,nutmeg,allspice and ginger. Set aside. In a large bowl and electric mixer, cream the softened butter, with the brown and white sugars until the mixture is light and fluffy. Add the eggs,one at a time beating...then add the 2 egg yolks. Beat well and set batter aside. Stir the bourbon and vanilla into the cup of measured milk.
- 3. With the mixer set on it's lowest speed, add the flour mixture to the batter with the milk mix, beginning and ending with the flour. Beat just until the flour and liquids are absorbed.
- 4. Transfer the all to the pre-pared baking pan. Smooth the top and set the cake in the oven. Bake for 1-1/4 hours or until tested with a skewer inserted comes out clean.
- 5. Cool the cake in the pan for 20 minutes, then invert it onto a wire rack and turn it right-side up to cool completely. Cover the cake with a paper towel, then a clean kitchen towel and let it mellow!..for 24 hours!
- 6. Dust it with powdered sugar.. or make a simple glaze...Bourbon???? your choice. Use a serated knife to cut pieces a little smaller than normal...for serving. Served with ice cream and or berries... would be great. Recipe from The Boston Globe. Pictures are mine. Please enjoy your cake......
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Sheila Parrett
[email protected]I'm not a fan of pound cake, but this one was really good! It was moist and flavorful, and the bourbon gave it a nice kick. I'll definitely be making this again.
Shanice Edwards
[email protected]This cake was very flavorful and moist. I loved the hint of bourbon in it. It was the perfect dessert for a special occasion.
MLZAR Bayazeed
[email protected]This cake was easy to make and turned out delicious! I used a bundt pan and it came out perfect. The bourbon flavor was subtle but still noticeable. I would definitely make this again.
Bhuwansinghkunwar
[email protected]I made this cake for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it. It was moist and flavorful, and the bourbon gave it a nice touch.
Somir Ch
[email protected]This cake was delicious! The bourbon flavor was perfect and the cake was moist and fluffy. I will definitely be making this again.
Addis Henok
[email protected]I'm not a baker, but this recipe was easy to follow and my cake turned out great! It was moist and flavorful, and the bourbon gave it a nice kick. I'll definitely be making this again.
Chibueze Destiny
[email protected]This cake was very easy to make and turned out perfect! It was moist and flavorful, and the bourbon gave it a nice touch. I will definitely be making this again.
Shugri Nour
[email protected]This cake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still very good. I would recommend using a little less sugar next time.
Moeen Abbasi
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of bourbon, but I really enjoyed this cake. The bourbon flavor was very subtle and the cake was moist and flavorful. I would definitely make this again.
Sohaib Faraz
[email protected]This cake was easy to make and turned out delicious! The bourbon flavor was subtle but still noticeable. I would definitely make this again.
crazy GamErs
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and my cake turned out perfect! It was so moist and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.
Ahlam da
[email protected]This cake was a bit too dry for my taste, but the flavor was good. I think I'll try adding some extra butter or milk next time.
Diwas Magar
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of pound cake, but this one was really good! It was moist and flavorful, and the bourbon gave it a nice touch.
Vicky Diaz
[email protected]This is the best pound cake I've ever had! It's so moist and flavorful, and the bourbon gives it a really nice kick. I'll definitely be making this again and again.
SWASTIK BISTA
[email protected]I made this cake for my husband's birthday and he loved it! It was so moist and flavorful, and the bourbon gave it a really nice touch.
Neo
[email protected]This cake is so moist and flavorful! I love the hint of bourbon in it. It's the perfect dessert for any occasion.
Debra Grissom
[email protected]I was skeptical about using bourbon in a pound cake, but I'm so glad I did! It added a really nice depth of flavor.
Lakhan Nelson Mubiana
[email protected]I've tried many pound cake recipes, but this one is by far the best. It's so easy to make and always turns out perfect.
Bilalahmad Jmali
[email protected]This pound cake was a hit at my party! It was moist and flavorful, and the bourbon gave it a nice kick. I'll definitely be making this again.