BUTTER POUND CAKE

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Whether garnished with fresh berries and sprigs of rosemary or just served plain, this rich cake is fabulous. It bakes to a beautiful golden brown and it's definitely a keeper! -Edgar Wright, Silver Spring, Maryland

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h5m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 cup butter, softened
2 cups sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
5 large eggs
2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/8 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons water
GARNISH, optional:
3 tablespoons light corn syrup
1 package fresh rosemary sprigs
1/4 cup sugar, divided
1/4 cup fresh cranberries
2 tablespoons fresh blueberries
Confectioners' sugar, optional

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Grease and flour a 10-in. fluted tube pan., Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in vanilla and eggs, one at a time. Whisk together flour, baking powder and salt. Add to creamed mixture alternately with water, beating after each addition., Transfer to prepared pan., Bake until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, 50-55 minutes. Cool 10 minutes before removing from pan; cool completely on a wire rack., If desired, for garnish, place corn syrup in a small microwave-safe bowl. Microwave, uncovered, 10 seconds or until warm. Brush corn syrup lightly over rosemary. Sprinkle sugar to coat; place on waxed paper to dry. Reheat remaining corn syrup until warm; gently toss cranberries and blueberries in syrup. Toss in remaining sugar to coat. Place on waxed paper; let stand until set, about 1 hour., Just before serving, top cake with sugared rosemary and berries. If desired, dust with confectioners' sugar.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 382 calories, Fat 18g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 118mg cholesterol, Sodium 187mg sodium, Carbohydrate 52g carbohydrate (34g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

Ginger O'Neill
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This is the best pound cake recipe I've ever tried. The cake is so moist and flavorful, and the glaze is the perfect finishing touch. I've made this cake for birthdays, potlucks, and even just because I wanted something sweet to snack on. It's always


Mukotanyi Francis
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I've made this cake several times now and it's always a hit. The cake is so moist and flavorful, and the glaze is the perfect finishing touch. I've even started experimenting with different flavors, like adding chocolate chips or nuts. This cake is a


ice dragon3790
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This cake is so easy to make and it always turns out perfect. I love that I can make it ahead of time and it still tastes fresh and delicious. I've made this cake for birthdays, potlucks, and even just because I wanted something sweet to snack on.


Foreman NWS
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I'm not a fan of pound cake, but this recipe changed my mind. The cake is so moist and flavorful, and the glaze is the perfect finishing touch. I'll definitely be making this cake again.


Giga Slayer
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This cake is the perfect combination of sweet and tangy. I love the way the lemon flavor comes through. I've made this cake several times now and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


Piper Gargett
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I'm not a big baker, but this recipe was so easy to follow that even I could make it. The cake turned out perfectly and it was so delicious. I'm definitely going to try more of your recipes.


peachi
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I made this cake for my son's birthday party and it was a huge success! The kids loved it and I even had several parents ask me for the recipe. I'll definitely be making this cake again soon.


Umer Abid
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The cake is so moist and flavorful. I especially love the crunchy topping. I've tried other pound cake recipes before, but this one is by far the best.


Natosha Clemons
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I love that this recipe uses simple ingredients that I always have on hand. I also appreciate that it doesn't require any special equipment, so it's easy to make in a pinch.


HarryJ Morales
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This butter pound cake recipe is a keeper! It's so easy to make and the results are always delicious. I've made it several times now and it's always a hit with my family and friends.