MY MOM'S POOR MANS POUND CAKE .

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old time recipe; oldie but goodie.. When I was growing up in the 1940s we didn't have a lot of money. We had a hugh garden, & we canned any extra vegetables for winter. We also gathered apples form our orchard & butternuts. ( Which you don't see much anymore) Mom always bought a couple of bushels of peaches in the fall which we...

Provided by Peggy Williamson

Categories     Cakes

Time 1h25m

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 c flour
3 c white sugar
3 tsp baking powder
1 c whole milk
1-1/2 c vegetable shortning
6 whole eggs
l tsp vanilla extract
1/2 c butternuts chopped..( i now use walnuts)

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 350. Mix all ingredients in a large bowl& beat for 5 minutes or until well mixed.
  • 2. Pour into a lightly greased 10 inch tube pan.Bake for about 70 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean.
  • 3. Cool cake in pan on a cooling rack. then flip out of pan. Best served at room temperature or slightly chilled. Serve with slicd peaches, strawberries or fuit of your choice.

Savita Banda
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This cake is a keeper! I'll definitely be making it again and again.


Sajid Jee
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This cake is a great value for the price. It's a delicious and affordable dessert that everyone will enjoy.


aesteticyoongleboongle
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I've made this cake with different fruits and flavors and it always turns out great. It's a versatile recipe that you can customize to your liking.


Binod Magar
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This cake is a great way to use up leftover buttermilk. It's also a great recipe for beginner bakers.


Nasir Khaan
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I made this cake for a bake sale and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it and I sold out of all my cakes.


Gull Baloch
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This cake is so moist and flavorful. I love the simple ingredients and the easy-to-follow instructions.


Shorip Shorip
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I've made this cake several times and it always turns out perfect. It's a great recipe to have on hand for when you need a quick and easy dessert.


Mk khan
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This cake is the perfect dessert for any occasion. It's delicious, easy to make, and everyone loves it.


hulisani mukhufhi
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I'm not a big baker, but this cake was so easy to make. It turned out great and my family loved it.


jalal Muhammad
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This cake is a family favorite! We make it for every special occasion.


wasana kumari
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I love this cake! It's so moist and flavorful. I always get compliments when I make it.


Appiah Nana
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This cake is so good! I've made it several times and it always turns out perfect.


Wasib ch Wasib ch
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I made this cake for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it.


Jelly Soram
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This cake was so easy to make and it turned out so moist and delicious! I will definitely be making this again.