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Crusty Loaf Cake

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"This is a never-fail pound cake with a crusty top. It's delicious with coffee as well as ice cream." — Beck

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Original recipe makes 1 - 10 inch bundt cake Change Servings

1 cup butter flavored shortening
2 cups white sugar
6 eggs

1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour

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Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray pan with non-stick spray.
Cream together the shortening and sugar. Add eggs, vanilla, flour and mix well.
Pour into prepared pan and bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 50 to 60 minutes or until top is golden brown.

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PREP 15 mins
COOK 50 mins
READY IN 1 hr 5 mins

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This is a delicious traditional pound cake recipe which makes 2 cakes when baked in loaf pans (recipe doesn't really specifiy what kind of pan - one assumes a loaf pan since it is a "loaf" cake" - yes?). Wonderful cake (even with butter substituted for the Crisco), but keep in mind, it is a recipe for TWO CAKES when done in loaf pans (loaves) which is not mentioned in the recipe. Half recipe for one loaf - which is what I do.

—PROSEDIVA

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Nov 21, 2002

I was in a hurry to make a cake for a gathering and this cake was perfect. Tasty, quick and easy to prepare. I will be making this cake often for my friends and family. It is also great doctored up with decorations.

—OUBEAUTIFULDOLL

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Mar 02, 2008

Very moist, dense, slightly eggy cake. I added a bit of lemon zest to add just a teensy bit of tang, but it would have been just as nice without. Excellently crusty crust. Would be very nice with tea.

—Amanda

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Mar 31, 2008

I love this recipe. You can veriate it so much. The last time i did it i add white chocolate.

—Jay

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Nutrition

Calories
599 kcal
30%

Carbohydrates
74.2 g
24%

Cholesterol
159 mg
53%

Fat
30.8 g
47%

Fiber
0.8 g
3%

Protein
7.9 g
16%

Sodium
53 mg
2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Crusty Loaf Cake

Serving Size: 1/8 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 8
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 599
Calories from Fat: 277

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 30.8g 47 %
Saturated Fat 7.9g 40 %
Cholesterol 159mg 53 %
Sodium 53mg 2 %
Potassium 85mg 2 %
Total Carbohydrates 74.2g 24 %
Dietary Fiber 0.8g 3 %
Protein 7.9g 16 %
Sugars 50.4g
Vitamin A 4 %
Vitamin C 0 %
Calcium 3 %
Iron 21 %
** Thiamin 27 %
Niacin 27 %
Vitamin B6 4 %
Magnesium 4 %
Folate 42 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.