EASTER LAMB POUND CAKE
When I was young, every Easter my grandmother would make this wonderful lamb cake in an old cast iron mold that she'd had since the 1950's. After the cake cooled, it was my duty to decorate the cake. What fun I had creating my masterpiece with frosting, coconut and jelly beans!
Provided by Joanie
Categories Desserts Specialty Dessert Recipes Liqueur Dessert Recipes
Time 2h55m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a lamb-shaped cake mold.
- Beat butter and 2 cups sugar with an electric mixer in a large bowl until light and fluffy. The mixture should be noticeably lighter in color. Add the egg yolks one at a time, allowing each egg yolk to blend into the butter mixture before adding the next.
- Gradually mix in the flour, alternating with the vanilla, almond extract, and bourbon. Mix until fully incorporated.
- In a separate bowl, beat egg whites until foamy. Gradually add sugar, continuing to beat until medium peaks form. Lift your beater or whisk straight up: the tip of the peak formed by the egg whites should curl over slightly.
- Using a large whisk or rubber spatula, gently fold 1/3 of the egg white mixture into the batter to lighten. Fold in remaining egg whites and blend in chopped pecans. Pour about 1 cup of the batter into the prepared cake mold. Put a toothpick into each ear and nose to help the cake hold together while baking. Pour remaining batter into mold.
- Bake in a preheated oven for 1 1/2 hours, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let cool in the pan for at least 10 minutes, then invert onto a wire rack to cool completely.
- When cake is completely cool, transfer it to a serving plate and decorate with white frosting, coconut, and candies.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1345.5 calories, Carbohydrate 161.3 g, Cholesterol 308 mg, Fat 71.1 g, Fiber 3.8 g, Protein 12.9 g, SaturatedFat 37.8 g, Sodium 554.9 mg, Sugar 119.1 g
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Lacoste Mthobisi Mthonti
[email protected]I'm going to try making this cake for my next party. It looks so impressive!
Smamgele Mvelase
[email protected]This cake is perfect for Easter brunch. It's easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser.
Ratna Tamang
[email protected]I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my cake didn't turn out as moist as I expected.
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[email protected]This cake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still very good.
Akash Wt
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of lamb, but this cake was surprisingly good. The glaze really made it.
Kea Bervely
[email protected]This cake looks delicious! I can't wait to try it.
Kimberly Minnis
[email protected]I've made this cake several times and it always turns out perfect. It's a great recipe for a special occasion.
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[email protected]This cake was a disappointment. It was dry and bland, and the glaze was too sweet.
Thomas Moon
[email protected]I made this cake for my family and they loved it! It was so easy to make and it turned out so moist and delicious.
MD Sajaheh
[email protected]This lamb pound cake was a hit at our Easter brunch! It was moist and flavorful, and the glaze was the perfect finishing touch. I will definitely be making this again.