Best 5 Ultimate Butter Pound Cake Recipes

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**Indulge in the Ultimate Butter Pound Cake: A Symphony of Flavors and Textures**

Prepare to tantalize your taste buds with the ultimate butter pound cake, a culinary masterpiece that embodies richness, moistness, and an irresistible buttery flavor. This classic dessert is elevated to new heights with the perfect balance of ingredients, resulting in a tender crumb and a golden-brown crust that will leave you craving more. Whether you prefer a traditional pound cake or are looking for variations with added zest or a decadent glaze, this article offers a collection of recipes that will satisfy your sweet cravings. From the classic vanilla pound cake to the tangy lemon pound cake and the indulgent chocolate pound cake, each recipe is carefully crafted to deliver a unique taste experience. Embrace the art of baking and embark on a journey to create the ultimate butter pound cake that will become a cherished favorite among your family and friends.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

BUTTER POUND CAKE



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Whether garnished with fresh berries and sprigs of rosemary or just served plain, this rich cake is fabulous. It bakes to a beautiful golden brown and it's definitely a keeper! -Edgar Wright, Silver Spring, Maryland

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h5m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 cup butter, softened
2 cups sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
5 large eggs
2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/8 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons water
GARNISH, optional:
3 tablespoons light corn syrup
1 package fresh rosemary sprigs
1/4 cup sugar, divided
1/4 cup fresh cranberries
2 tablespoons fresh blueberries
Confectioners' sugar, optional

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Grease and flour a 10-in. fluted tube pan., Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in vanilla and eggs, one at a time. Whisk together flour, baking powder and salt. Add to creamed mixture alternately with water, beating after each addition., Transfer to prepared pan., Bake until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, 50-55 minutes. Cool 10 minutes before removing from pan; cool completely on a wire rack., If desired, for garnish, place corn syrup in a small microwave-safe bowl. Microwave, uncovered, 10 seconds or until warm. Brush corn syrup lightly over rosemary. Sprinkle sugar to coat; place on waxed paper to dry. Reheat remaining corn syrup until warm; gently toss cranberries and blueberries in syrup. Toss in remaining sugar to coat. Place on waxed paper; let stand until set, about 1 hour., Just before serving, top cake with sugared rosemary and berries. If desired, dust with confectioners' sugar.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 382 calories, Fat 18g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 118mg cholesterol, Sodium 187mg sodium, Carbohydrate 52g carbohydrate (34g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

OLD SCHOOL BUTTER POUND CAKE



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Members Choice! This cake will get you raves wherever you bring it. The pound cake is so buttery and moist. This recipe is a simple, classic pound cake. Cut yourself a slice alongside a cup of tea. Or, add some fresh berries and whipped cream on top. After one bite, friends and family will be asking you to make this all the...

Provided by Jennifer J

Categories     Cakes

Time 2h

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 1/2 c cake flour
1 1/2 c all-purpose flour
3 stick butter, unsalted (softened at room temp)
8 oz cream cheese, room temperature
3 1/4 c sugar
1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
1 1/2 tsp almond extract
1 tsp salt
6 large eggs

Steps:

  • 1. Beat butter and cream cheese with a mixer on medium speed until mixture comes together.
  • 2. Add sugar and extracts.
  • 3. Beat until light and fluffy. Reduce speed to low.
  • 4. Add eggs, one at a time, alternating with flours 1/2 cup at a time until all eggs and flours are used.
  • 5. Buttered, oil and flour a 10-cup shaped pan such as Bundt pan.
  • 6. Transfer batter to the Bundt pan.
  • 7. Place in cold oven. Heat oven to 325 degrees. Bake for about 1 1/2 hours or until a tester comes out clean.
  • 8. Remove cake from pan. Let cool on wire rack.

THE MOST ULTIMATE BUTTERY CREAM CHEESE POUND CAKE



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This is the most ultimate rich dense buttery pound cake! no lein this cake but the eggs--- for best results this cake should be baked a day ahead and wrapped in plastic, or it can be frozen for up to 3 months, servings is of coarse estimated --- this is wonderful served with a blueberry or strawberry sauce :)

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h10m

Yield 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 1/2 cups butter, softened (no substitutions)
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
3 cups sugar
6 large eggs, room temp
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla (or use almond extract)
3 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons salt

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Generously grease two 8 x 4-inch loaf pans or a 4-quart tube pan.
  • In a bowl cream the butter and cream cheese until smooth.
  • Add sugar; beat until light and fluffy, about 5-7 minutes (you MUST beat for at least 5 minutes this is an important step!).
  • Add the eggs one at a time beating well after each addition.
  • Mix in vanilla.
  • With mixer on low add the flour and salt in two additions.
  • Immediately pour in batter into prepared pan.
  • Tap pans to eliminate any large air bubbles in the batter.
  • Bake 60-75 minutes, or until cakes tests done.
  • Note: if the tops begin to brown too quickly tent loosely with foil.
  • Cool in pans for 10 minutes.
  • Turn out the cakes then cool completely with the tops up on a wire rack.
  • Note: if baking in a 4-qt tube pan increase baking time by about 5 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 459.5, Fat 24.1, SaturatedFat 14.3, Cholesterol 131.1, Sodium 515.7, Carbohydrate 56.1, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 38.1, Protein 5.8

KENTUCKY BLUE RIBBON ALL-BUTTER POUND CAKE



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This is the recipe my Grandmother would make every year during the holidays. I found the recipe tucked in her Bible when she passed, and it was written in her Grandmother's handwriting. It's been in my family for at least 7 generations, and in 2012, I won a Blue Ribbon at the Kentucky State fair by following her exact instructions. Tastes like pure love!

Provided by Taylor Piercefield

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Pound Cake Recipes

Time 1h50m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
3 cups white sugar
1 ½ cups butter, softened
5 eggs
1 cup milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a tube pan with some butter and dust lightly with flour.
  • Mix flour, baking powder, and salt together in a bowl.
  • Combine sugar and butter in a large bowl; beat with an electric mixer until creamy. Add eggs one at a time, beating well between each addition. Beat in flour mixture alternately with milk. Mix in vanilla extract. Pour batter into the prepared tube pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 1 hour to 1 hour 30 minutes. Cool in the pan for 5 minutes. Invert onto a wire rack and let cool completely, about 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 551.9 calories, Carbohydrate 75.1 g, Cholesterol 140.1 mg, Fat 25.8 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 6.8 g, SaturatedFat 15.5 g, Sodium 339.1 mg, Sugar 51.2 g

BEST EVER BUTTER POUND CAKE



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Yummy yummy butter pound cake. Just a little effort, but very well worth it. Just like Grandma use to make.

Provided by lsustacy

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h25m

Yield 20-24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 1/2 lbs real butter
3 cups sugar
9 eggs
4 1/2 cups flour, sifted
1 tablespoon milk
3 -4 teaspoons flavoring (I use 1t vanilla and 2t lemon juice)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350.
  • Cream butter and sugar.
  • Add eggs one at a time.
  • Add sifted flour a cup at a time.
  • Add milk and flavoring.
  • Pour into a greased bundt cake pan.
  • Bake about 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 467.1, Fat 26.9, SaturatedFat 16.2, Cholesterol 159.8, Sodium 205.2, Carbohydrate 51.7, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 30.2, Protein 6

Tips:

  • Use room temperature ingredients: This will help the cake batter to emulsify properly and create a smooth, even texture.
  • Cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy: This will help to incorporate air into the batter, which will make the cake lighter and more tender.
  • Add the eggs one at a time: This will help to prevent the batter from curdling.
  • Be careful not to over-mix the batter: Over-mixing can develop the gluten in the flour, which will make the cake tough.
  • Bake the cake in a preheated oven: This will help to ensure that the cake bakes evenly.
  • Let the cake cool completely before frosting it: This will help to prevent the frosting from melting.

Conclusion:

This ultimate butter pound cake recipe is a classic for a reason. It's moist, tender, and flavorful, with a perfect crumb. Follow these tips to make sure your cake turns out perfectly every time.

Once you've mastered this basic recipe, you can experiment with different variations. Try adding different flavors, such as vanilla, chocolate, or lemon. You can also add fruits, nuts, or spices. The possibilities are endless!

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