OLE FASHIONED POUND CAKE

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This recipe has been passed down from generation to generation. Pound cake dates back to the early 1700s. It is a staple in the African American community for church anniversaries and funeral repast. It is served by itself or with a glaze or icing. I like mine a few days old and grilled. Sometimes I eat it by itself or with fresh fruits and whipped cream.

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Categories dessert

Time 1h45m

Yield 16 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

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Ingredients

3 cups cake flour
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon table salt
3 sticks (1 1/2 cups) salted butter, at room temperature
3 cups sugar
5 large eggs, at room temperature
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
1 teaspoon lemon extract
1 cup sour cream
Nonstick cooking spray, for the pan

Steps:

Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F.
Sift the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt into a medium bowl, then set aside. Cream the butter and sugar in a stand mixer on low speed until it looks pale yellow, about 4 minutes. Add the eggs one at a time. Scrape down the sides after adding each egg. Mix in the vanilla and lemon extracts. Add a third of the flour mixture. Mix well and scrape down the sides. Add half of the sour cream. Mix well and scrape down the sides. Add another third of the flour mixture. Mix well and scrape down the sides. Add the remaining sour cream. Mix well and scrape down the sides. Add the remaining flour. Mix well and scrape down the sides. Use your spatula to scrape the bottom of the mixing bowl to be sure everything is incorporated well.
Spray a 9-inch Bundt pan well. Pour the batter into the Bundt pan and smooth the top. Bake until golden brown on top, 1 hour 15 minutes. Use a cake tester to check to see if the cake is done; if the tester comes out clean, it's done. If not ready, bake in increments of 5 minutes. Let the cake cool in the Bundt pan for 15 minutes, then invert onto a wire rack and remove the pan to cool completely.
Grilled pound cake is best with cake that is 3 to 5 days old. Preheat a griddle with lines. Cut slices about 1/2 inch thick. Grill each side for 2 to 3 minutes. (If cooking on an outdoor grill, grill just until grill marks appear, 30 seconds to 1 minute per side.) Serve immediately with fresh berries or a fruit compote.

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md.shabde hasan

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I love the simplicity of this pound cake recipe. It's a great way to use up leftover ingredients.

Gohar Bhatti

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This pound cake is a keeper! It's so easy to make and it always turns out perfect.

Precious DUDU

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I made this pound cake for my family and they all raved about it. It was so moist and delicious.

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This is the best pound cake recipe I've ever tried. It's so simple to make and the results are amazing.

Milad Sleem

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This pound cake is so moist and flavorful. I love the classic taste and texture.

Jani Khan

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I've made this pound cake several times and it's always a hit. It's the perfect dessert for any occasion.

Kaila Becky

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This is the best pound cake recipe I've ever found. It's so easy to make and it always turns out perfect.

Bhatt Nandita

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This pound cake is so versatile. I've made it with different fruits, nuts, and spices. It's always delicious.

Chris Nixon

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I love that this pound cake recipe uses simple ingredients. It's a great way to use up staples that I always have on hand.

Nanyonga florence

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This pound cake is the perfect comfort food. It's warm, moist, and delicious.

Sammo Islam

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I made this pound cake for a bake sale and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved it!

Fajar jan Saira

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This pound cake is a classic for a reason. It's simple, delicious, and always a crowd-pleaser.

ThatGenjiMain

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I've tried many pound cake recipes over the years, but this one is by far the best. It's so moist and flavorful.

Szabolcs Szilva

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This pound cake is the perfect dessert for any occasion. It's elegant enough for a special dinner party, but it's also simple enough for a weeknight dessert.