Description
Indulge in the richness of this Million Dollar Pound Cake, a classic Southern dessert that’s perfect on its own or paired with fresh berries and cream. This buttery cake is a true delight for any occasion.
Ingredients
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Ingredients:
- 1 pound (2 cups) unsalted butter, softened
- 3 cups granulated sugar
- 6 large eggs
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup whole milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat oven to 300°F. Grease and flour a 10-inch tube or Bundt pan.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, cream the butter until smooth. Gradually add sugar and beat until light and fluffy, about 5–7 minutes.
- Add Eggs and Flour: Add eggs one at a time, beating well. Gradually add the flour, alternating with milk. Mix just until combined.
- Flavor and Bake: Stir in vanilla and almond extracts. Pour batter into the prepared pan. Bake for 1 hour and 30 minutes to 1 hour and 40 minutes, until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool and Serve: Cool in the pan for 15 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
Notes
- This dense, buttery cake is perfect on its own or served with fresh berries and whipped cream.
- It also freezes beautifully for make-ahead desserts.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 34g
- Sodium: 115mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 53g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 135mg
