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Reviewed: Mar. 20, 2008
I liked the cake a little. I guess it is just too dense for me. That said the recipe was fine, I made a few alterations and it turned out well. Again it just isn't for me. I might try another pound cake recipe, but probably not this one again.
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Reviewed: Mar. 14, 2008
This cake is wonderful. I love homeade recipes. I tried this recipe and this is a keeper. I added my own touch, but I truly appreciate the basic recipe. I've made this cake a couple of times for my family. It never last for more than two days. Thanks
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Reviewed: Mar. 2, 2008
This was very good, I had a hard time getting it out of the pan, but that could be my inexperience talking. I will make this again. Other posters commented on the strong almond flavor which I noticed but found pleasant. If you are unsure, half it and add the rest vanilla. Worth trying. This was my first pound cake, and I was pretty darn proud of it.
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Reviewed: Feb. 5, 2008
My family didn't like the almond taste in the cake. Next time I'll use vanilla extract.
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Reviewed: Feb. 1, 2008
This cake was very good. YOu can eat it with fruit or without and it is still good. This is a keeper
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Reviewed: Jan. 28, 2008
I made this last night and it turned out great. Good taste and good texture. It's definetly a keeper. Next time I will add lemon extract.
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Reviewed: Jan. 17, 2008
I followed the directions exactly with the exception of substituting vanilla for the flavoring instead of almond. I thought it was fantastic. It was a big cake and baked to the very top of the pan(I dont have a bundt pan, and used an angel foodcake pan) I used the full 1.5hours. The cake is very dense and buttery tasting. I served the cake toasted with fresh strawberries and whipped cream. Great recipe
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Reviewed: Jan. 13, 2008
I made this a long time ago and am just getting around to reviewing it. I did not like this at all, but I've never been fond of pound cake. My coworkers seemed to like it, though. I won't make it again just due to personal preference.
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Reviewed: Dec. 28, 2007
One of the best recipes on this site. I bought an expensive bundt pan that was larger than the average. I bought it just for this recipe because I love it so much. It is a dense rich cake, perfect crust, cooks very even. I like it sliced and warmed up in the microwave for just about 20 seconds. So perfect with coffee.
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Reviewed: Dec. 28, 2007
Great recipe - easy to make. I recommend using all almond extract, as the recipe suggests. It really gives it great flavor! If you're hesitant, just give it a shot! It was a big hit with the coworkers...served with fresh whipped cream and berries.
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Reviewed: Nov. 8, 2007
I substituted half of the almond extract with vanilla and still found the almond flavor too strong. Next time I will try it with vanilla alone. I also used only 2 cups of sugar as other reviewers had suggested. But overall the recipe was great, the cake turned out really moist and tasty. Will definitely give it another go.
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Reviewed: Oct. 21, 2007
This is wonderful! This pound cake was heavy, moist and dense yet it was a cinch to make. I did alter it a little based on other reviews. I used 1 tsp of almond extract and 1 tbs of vanilla. I didn't have any cake flour on hand so I followed the advice of others and used: 3/4 c + 2 tbs. flour and 2 tbs. of cornstarch to make 1c of cake flour. Thanks for this recipe, I made it twice the first week due to demand!
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Reviewed: Oct. 11, 2007
This is the only pound cake recipe i'll use for now on! I ommitted the shortening and used just the 2 sticks of butter. Delicious! Thanks
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Reviewed: Oct. 3, 2007
The texture was fantastic. Lighter than a regular pound cake and moist. I used only vanilla extract. I added brown sugar on top. No problem with over flowing because I used 2 loaf pans instead of the bundt pan. This recipe is highly recommended!
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Reviewed: Sep. 13, 2007
Definitely better result than a recipe I tried from "The Joy of Cooking". I read some reviews complaining that the cake pan overflowed. "Bundt" is a trademark of a company that makes pans of differing capacities. I have a 10 inch diameter, fluted Bundt pan which I measured at 14 cups capacity. I used the larger capacity pan, which this recipe filled perfectly. I baked it for an hour and a half, and it finished about 1/4 inch below the outside rim and even with the inside rim. I think a few minutes more baking or a slightly higher temperature may have helped, but the cake passed the toothpick test. It was dense, but perhaps appropriate or ideal for pound cake. I understand that cakes can rise higher at high altitude elevations, so pan overflow with this recipe may be more likely if you are located at a high elevation. My home is only 300 feet above sea level.
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Reviewed: Aug. 30, 2007
I followed the recipe exactly, except I used vanilla extract for flavor. My husband and kids were crazy about it! I am making it again today but will try lemon extract at their request. I am wondering if those who had a hard time with the batter spilling over didn't use cake flour? That could have been the problem. Thanks for sharing this recipe ---it's a keeper!!!
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Reviewed: Aug. 5, 2007
This recipe was quite easy to make. Cake turned out moist. I served this with fresh strawberries and whipped cream for dessert. The almond flavour and strawberries went together very well. The second time I made this cake, I added lemon juice and grated rind instead of the almond extract just for a different flavour.
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Reviewed: Jul. 23, 2007
I didn't have shortening, so used butter instead. Threw in 100gram of pounded almonds too. It didn't turn out as soft and moist as what has been described by many. I think mine was rather dry, could be the addition of the almonds. I didn't use 2 tsp of almond essence either. Used 1 tsp of that and 1 tsp of vanilla.
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Reviewed: Jul. 18, 2007
EVERYBODY LOVED IT I GAVE 3 OF THESE CAKES TO FRIENDS AND IT WAS SUPER I JUST ADDED A LITTLE MORE OF BUTTER AND IT WAS DELICIOUS......
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Reviewed: Jul. 4, 2007
This is by far the best pound cake I've ever had. I have always made it in a large pound cake pan (tall, straight sides)...NOT a bundt pan. Also, I do not like almond flavoring, so I use a combination of butter flavoring and vanilla extract. By following the rest of the directions exactly, I've never had this cake fail me, and I've made it probably two dozen times, and folks who eat it have asked me if I bake professionally when they try it. The secret is the flavoring and the cake flour.
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