Description
Million dollar pound cake offers a rich, buttery delight from Southern kitchens. Silky texture and classic flavor make this dessert a cherished family favorite you will savor with each delectable bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound (4 sticks/452 g) unsalted butter, softened
- 6 large eggs
- 4 cups (480 g) all-purpose flour
- 3 cups (600 g) granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup (180 ml) whole milk
- 1 teaspoon (5 ml) almond extract
Instructions
- Ensure oven is precisely calibrated to 300F (150C) and prepare a bundt pan with thorough butter and flour coating to prevent sticking.
- Transform butter into a silky, homogeneous texture using an electric mixer, then gradually incorporate sugar, whipping until the mixture becomes light and airy.
- Introduce eggs individually, thoroughly integrating each one to create a smooth, unified batter with consistent emulsification.
- Carefully fold in flour and milk in alternating increments, beginning and concluding with flour, gently mixing until ingredients are just harmonized without overmixing.
- Enhance the flavor profile by delicately blending almond and vanilla extracts throughout the batter.
- Transfer the luxurious batter into the prepared bundt pan, meticulously smoothing the surface to ensure an even, elegant finish.
- Place in the preheated oven and bake for 1 hour and 40 minutes, monitoring for a perfectly golden exterior and checking doneness with a clean toothpick test.
- Allow the cake to rest in the pan for 10 minutes, then gently release and transfer to a wire rack, permitting complete cooling and optimal texture development.
Notes
- Ensure butter is at room temperature for smooth creaming and better cake texture.
- Sift flour before measuring to prevent dense, heavy cake and achieve lighter crumb.
- Avoid overmixing batter after adding flour to maintain tender, delicate pound cake consistency.
- Serve with fresh berries, whipped cream, or a light dusting of powdered sugar for elegant presentation.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 40 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 581 kcal
- Sugar: 36 g
- Sodium: 87 mg
- Fat: 33 g
- Saturated Fat: 20 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 64 g
- Fiber: 1.3 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 125 mg