CRUSTY POUND CAKE
This is my SIL Becky's Great Great Uncle, Lee A Harley's, pound cake recipe. Her Uncle Lee is a prize winning cook who has won multiple blue, red, and grand prize ribbons in the South Carolina State Fair for his cake recipes. He's also been featured in the Pillsbury Bake Off recipe book in the 1960's. It has a slightly unusual...
Provided by Marcia McCance
Categories Cakes
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- 1. DO NOT PREHEAT OVEN. All ingredients room temperature (75F or above) WELL GREASE and Flour: one tube pan, or two loaf pans
- 2. Cream the sugar and butter. Reduce speed and add one egg, whip for 1/2 minute then add the other eggs, one at a time, whipping for 1/2 minute between each one.
- 3. Reduce speed to slowest and add 1/4 of the flour, blend for 2 minutes using spatula to scrape the bowl. Now add 1/3 of milk, the food coloring and whip 1 minute then repeat alternating flour and milk. Starting and ending with flour.
- 4. Do not preheat the oven. Place the cake on the middle rack and turn oven to 325 F. Bake for 1 1/4 hour -- then set oven to 350 F and bake for 15 minutes more. Cake should be very brown but not burnt.
- 5. Remove the cake from the pan immediately when taken out of oven and place it on a cooling rack to cool.
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Monica Sierra
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a classic pound cake. The crust is crispy and the inside is moist and flavorful. I love the simple, classic flavor. It's the perfect cake for any occasion.
Khalid bhutta
[email protected]I made this cake for my family and they loved it! It was so easy to make and it turned out perfectly. The crust was crispy and the inside was moist and flavorful. I will definitely be making this cake again.
Abu Kaher Shoaib
[email protected]This pound cake is delicious! The crust is crispy and the inside is moist and flavorful. I love the classic flavor. It's the perfect cake for any occasion.
Jason Barebo
[email protected]This pound cake is amazing! It's the best I've ever had. The crust is perfectly crispy and the inside is so moist and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.
Wolf Meairs
[email protected]This is my go-to pound cake recipe. It's simple to make and always turns out delicious. The crust is crispy and the inside is moist and fluffy. I love the classic flavor.
ahmed rasheed
[email protected]I've made this cake several times now and it always turns out perfectly. It's so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love the crispy crust and the moist, flavorful crumb.
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[email protected]This pound cake is absolutely delicious! It's moist, fluffy, and has a perfect crust. I love the simple, classic flavor. It's the perfect cake for any occasion.
Nathan Kanchela
[email protected]I made this cake for a potluck and it was a hit! Everyone loved the crispy crust and the moist, flavorful crumb. I'll definitely be making this cake again.
Kami Sundar
[email protected]This pound cake is so good! The crust is crispy and flavorful, while the inside is moist and fluffy. I love the hint of vanilla and almond extract. It's the perfect cake for any occasion.
Rien Kueken
[email protected]The crusty pound cake turned out beautifully! It had a lovely golden crust and a moist, tender crumb. I especially enjoyed the hint of lemon in the batter. This recipe is definitely a keeper!
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[email protected]I was amazed at how easy this recipe was to follow. Even as a beginner baker, I was able to make this cake without any problems. The results were impressive - a delicious and elegant cake that was perfect for a special occasion.
Jackson Janeson
[email protected]This pound cake is exceptionally moist and flavorful. The crust is perfectly golden and crisp, while the inside is tender and fluffy. I've tried many pound cake recipes, but this one is by far the best.