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Perfect Million Dollar Pound Cake Recipe

Perfect Million Dollar Pound Cake Recipe


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  • Total Time: 2 hours 5 minutes
  • Yield: 12 1x

Description

Million dollar pound cake delights dessert enthusiasts with Southern charm. Rich butter and cream create a luxurious texture that melts in your mouth, promising pure indulgence.


Ingredients

Scale

Main Ingredients:

  • 1 pound (4 sticks / 454 grams) unsalted butter, softened
  • 3 cups (600 grams) granulated sugar
  • 6 large eggs
  • 4 cups (480 grams) all-purpose flour

Liquid Ingredients:

  • 3/4 cup (180 milliliters) whole milk
  • 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) heavy cream

Flavor Enhancers:

  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon almond extract

Instructions

  1. Prepare a 10-inch bundt pan by thoroughly coating with butter and dusting with flour to prevent sticking.
  2. Using an electric mixer, cream butter until smooth and pale, gradually incorporating sugar until the mixture becomes airy and voluminous.
  3. Incorporate eggs individually, ensuring complete integration after each addition to maintain a silky texture.
  4. Gently fold in flour and milk alternately, starting and concluding with flour, mixing just until ingredients are harmoniously combined.
  5. Enhance the batter’s flavor profile by blending vanilla and almond extracts throughout the mixture.
  6. Transfer the velvety batter into the prepared pan, carefully leveling the surface for uniform baking.
  7. Position the pan in a preheated 300°F oven and bake for approximately 1 hour and 40-50 minutes, monitoring until a inserted toothpick emerges pristine and free of raw batter.
  8. Allow the cake to rest within the pan for 15 minutes, facilitating initial cooling and structural stabilization.
  9. Carefully unmold the cake onto a wire cooling rack, permitting complete temperature reduction before serving or storing.

Notes

  • Softening butter at room temperature ensures smooth, creamy mixing and prevents lumpy cake texture.
  • Sifting flour beforehand helps eliminate potential clumps and creates a lighter, more delicate crumb.
  • Using high-quality extracts like pure vanilla and almond significantly enhances the cake’s rich, complex flavor profile.
  • For gluten-free adaptation, substitute all-purpose flour with a 1:1 gluten-free baking blend to maintain similar texture and structure.
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 1 hour 45 minutes
  • Category: Desserts
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 12
  • Calories: 551
  • Sugar: 45 g
  • Sodium: 71 mg
  • Fat: 36 g
  • Saturated Fat: 22 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
  • Trans Fat: 1.2 g
  • Carbohydrates: 55 g
  • Fiber: 1.3 g
  • Protein: 6 g
  • Cholesterol: 140 mg