Description
Indulge in the rich, buttery goodness of this Million Dollar Pound Cake. A classic Southern dessert that’s perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients:
- 1 pound (2 cups) unsalted butter, softened
- 3 cups granulated sugar
- 6 large eggs
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup whole milk
- 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon almond extract (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 300°F (150°C). Grease and flour a 10-inch tube or bundt pan.
- Cream butter and sugar: In a large bowl, cream the softened butter until smooth and fluffy. Gradually add the sugar, beating well after each addition.
- Add eggs and dry ingredients: Add the eggs one at a time, mixing thoroughly after each. Alternate adding the flour and milk, beginning and ending with flour. Stir in the vanilla and almond extracts.
- Bake: Pour the batter into the pan and bake for 1 hour and 30 minutes to 1 hour and 40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Cool before serving.
Notes
Notes:
- This pound cake is delicious on its own or topped with fresh berries and whipped cream.
- For best results, use room temperature ingredients and avoid overmixing.
- Store tightly wrapped at room temperature for several days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 490
- Sugar: 33g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 130mg
