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Grandmother's Pound Cake I

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"Pound cake recipe that uses cake mix as its base. Works well for wedding cakes. Use any flavor cake mix."
Grandmother's Pound Cake I Recipe
RECIPE RATING:
This recipe has been rated 60 times with an average star rating of 4.6
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Original recipe yield 1 - 9x13 inch pan

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 1 (18.25 ounce) package yellow cake mix
  • 1 (3.5 ounce) package instant vanilla pudding mix
  • 3/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 3/4 cup water
  • 4 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon butter flavored extract
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

What to Drink?
Wine Port
Hot Non-Alcoholic Coffee

DIRECTIONS

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour 9x13 inch pan.
  2. In a large bowl, combine cake mix, pudding mix, oil and water. Beat until moistened. Add eggs and beat well. Add flavorings. Beat 6 to 8 minutes on medium high speed. Batter will be very thick.
  3. Pour into prepared pan and bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 40 to 45 minutes or until tester comes out clean.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.62 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 21, 2003 by sesecat 
This recipe is awesome! Being a cake decorator by trade, the ease and denseness of the cake... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.62 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 21, 2003 by MAYRY 
I used to make poundcakes in mini loaf pans for everyone at Christmas. Each pound cake recipe... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.62 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 4, 2003 by MIHAELA 
Good texture. Other than that, just a glorified yellow cake mix cake. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.62 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 26, 2003 by QLAM 
Excellent flavor and texture! I've been trying out several recipes for wedding cakes and so... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.62 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 5, 2006 by moonxfive 
Sorry, but this cake did not go over big in my house. In all fairness the cake came out good... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.62 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 23, 2003 by Jayna 
Very moist and delicious cake. I added 1 T. poppy seeds and I used 1 tsp of almond extract in... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.62 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 29, 2002 by SKYEYES aka CookiesInTheJar 
Absolutely fantastic! My coworkers love it; it also makes a terrific base for coffee cake, or... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.62 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 6, 2003 by BCROUSE 
I needed a recipe to bake a sheet cake for a birthday party. I baked this cake and baked... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.62 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 2, 2006 by Stephanie P 
Absolutely love this recipe! I've made it for guests and friends, and get rave reviews every... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.62 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 11, 2003 by KRISTT10 
very easy and fast to make! Not as heavy as a pound cake but VERY tasty! MORE

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Nutritional Information
Grandmother's Pound Cake I

Servings Per Recipe: 24

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 182

  • Total Fat: 10.2g
  • Cholesterol: 36mg
  • Sodium: 211mg
  • Total Carbs: 20.7g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 0.2g
  • Protein: 2g

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