Old Fashioned Pound Cake
Category:
Cakes |
Equipment:
Loaf pan, mixer |
No. Servings:
16 |
Serving Size:
2 oz. (60 g) slice |
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Yield:
2 lb. (900 g) |
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| 8 oz. | butter |
| 8 oz. | sugar |
| 1/4 tsp. | salt |
| 1 tsp. | vanilla or lemon extract |
| 8 oz. | * eggs (about 4 large) |
| 8 oz. | cake flour, sifted |
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1 | Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C). | 2 | Grease the loaf pan. | 3 | Combine the butter with the sugar, salt, and extract in the mixer. Mix with the paddle attachment until well creamed. | 4 | Add the eggs and mix until well incorporated. | 5 | Add the sifted flour and mix to form a smooth batter. Do not overmix. | 6 | **Place dough in the pan and immediately bake at 325°F (163°C) until golden brown, about one hour and 15 minutes. Test with skewer. |
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| Nutrition Information | | Calories | 225 | | Fat (g) | 13 | | Protein (g) | 3 | | Carbohydrate (g) | 25 | | Cholesterol (mg) | 90 | | Sodium (mg) | 56 | | Key | * = Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food | ** = Critical Control Point | † = Ingredient/Method Note |
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