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Grandma Blanche's Famous Old Fashioned Pound Cake Recipe

Grandma Blanche’s Famous Old Fashioned Pound Cake Recipe

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  • Author: Lisa
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
  • Total Time: 1 hour 50 minutes
  • Yield: 14 servings 1x
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Grandma Blanche’s Famous Old Fashioned Pound Cake is a classic recipe that has been passed down through generations. This buttery and moist pound cake is a true crowd-pleaser, perfect for any occasion.


Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients:

  • 4 cups Bob’s Red Mill Organic Unbleached White All Purpose Flour

Wet Ingredients:

  • 1 pound butter (4 sticks)
  • 3 cups granulated sugar
  • 6 eggs, separated into yolks and whites
  • 3/4 cup whole milk
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F.
  2. Cream butter and sugar: In a large bowl, cream together butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Add egg yolks: Mix in the egg yolks until well combined.
  4. Alternate dry and wet ingredients: Gradually add the flour and milk in alternating batches, mixing until just combined.
  5. Incorporate vanilla: Stir in the vanilla extract.
  6. Beat egg whites: In a separate bowl, beat the egg whites until light and foamy.
  7. Fold in egg whites: Gently fold the whipped egg whites into the batter until just combined.
  8. Bake: Transfer the batter to a prepared tube pan or bundt pan, tap to remove air pockets, and bake at 325 degrees F for about 90 minutes.


Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 450
  • Sugar: 25g
  • Sodium: 200mg
  • Fat: 22g
  • Saturated Fat: 13g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 7g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 58g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 5g
  • Cholesterol: 150mg