PASTEL POUND CAKE

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Mini tinted marshmallows create a marbled look in this pound cake It's special enough to offer at a festive gathering or to slice up for a weekday snack.&emdash;Jean Karolewicz, Elmwood Park, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h5m

Yield 12-16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup butter, softened
2 cups sugar
4 large eggs, room temperature
1 teaspoon almond extract
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup buttermilk
1 cup pastel miniature marshmallows
Confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Add extracts. Combine the flour, salt, baking powder and baking soda; add to creamed mixture alternately with buttermilk, beating well after each addition., Pour half of the batter into a greased and floured 10-in. fluted tube pan. Sprinkle with marshmallows. Top with remaining batter. Bake at 350° for 55-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean., Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack to cool completely. Dust with confectioners' sugar.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 319 calories, Fat 13g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 84mg cholesterol, Sodium 312mg sodium, Carbohydrate 46g carbohydrate (27g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

MD Jalal
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I'm not sure what happened, but my cake turned out a complete disaster. I'm going to have to try again.


Sam Bess
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Overall, this is a good recipe. I would just make a few adjustments next time.


Summaya Manzoor
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The cake turned out a bit dry. I think I might have overbaked it.


Sharada Sunar
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I had some trouble getting the cake to rise properly. I'm not sure what I did wrong.


All Media
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This cake is a bit too sweet for my taste, but it's still very good.


NICKY MANN
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. It's definitely a keeper!


Palmo Rumba
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This cake is perfect for any occasion. I've made it for birthdays, holidays, and even just because.


Angelica Casarez
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I love that this cake is so versatile. I've made it with different flavorings and add-ins, and it's always delicious.


Jennifer Shorty (beautiful disaster)
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I've been making this cake for years and it's always a favorite. It's so easy to make and it always comes out perfect.


Sharon Messick
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This is the best pound cake recipe I've ever tried. It's so moist and flavorful, and it has the perfect crumb.


Abd Abd
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I made this cake for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe.


AJose luis Rodríguez
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I'm not a huge fan of pound cake, but this recipe changed my mind. It's so moist and flavorful, I couldn't resist going back for seconds.


Ali Veseli
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This cake is so easy to make and it always turns out perfectly. I love that I can always count on it to be a success.


Lisa Lovett
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I was a bit skeptical about this recipe at first, but I'm so glad I tried it! It's one of the best pound cakes I've ever had.


bryan monton
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I made this cake for my family and they loved it! It's definitely a keeper.


Gayle Stewart
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This cake is so moist and fluffy! It's the perfect dessert for a special occasion.


Akera Cories
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I love the simple, classic flavor of this cake. It's perfect for any occasion.


Abood Ehab
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I've made this cake several times and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and it always comes out perfect.


Badar Muneer
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This pastel pound cake is a delightful treat! It's moist, flavorful, and has a lovely crumb. I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly.