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Yellow Pound Cake

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"Pound cakes do not need icing, and always taste great either way."
Yellow Pound Cake Recipe
RECIPE RATING:
This recipe has been rated 50 times with an average star rating of 4.2
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Original recipe yield 1 tube cake

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 2 2/3 cups white sugar
  • 2 cups butter
  • 8 eggs
  • 8 tablespoons milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3 1/2 cups cake flour

What to Drink?
Wine Port
Hot Non-Alcoholic Coffee

DIRECTIONS

  1. Separate the eggs. Beat the whites to stiff peaks, and reserve the yolks.
  2. In a large bowl, cream sugar and butter or margarine. Beat in egg yolks. Stir in milk and vanilla. Add flour, 1 cup at a time. Fold in stiffly beaten egg whites. Pour batter into well greased large tube pan.
  3. Bake for 90 minutes at 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.18 star rating.
Reviewed on aug. 13, 2007 by yevette 
The recipe turned out great for me, a first time baker @38yrs.old,but i think it called for... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.18 star rating.
Reviewed on jan. 5, 2008 by Lori Anne 
A beautiful pound cake that would make Grandmother proud! I followed recipe as directed and it... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.18 star rating.
Reviewed on mar. 21, 2004 by DEMMERICH1 
The batter was SOOO buttery. I knew this cake would be like heaven. I followed the recipe to... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 4.18 star rating.
Reviewed on nov. 5, 2006 by SAM1960 
Followed ingredients and directions. VERY dry. Will not make again. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.18 star rating.
Reviewed on mar. 25, 2005 by PARKER7586 
Great recipe and so easy to make. The only thing I ommited were the eggs. The cake will rise... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.18 star rating.
Reviewed on jun. 26, 2008 by MISSCANADA 
PERFECT! I made this in a large 9x13 rectangle pan, 60 mins at 325. Not too sweet nice sponge... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.18 star rating.
Reviewed on sep. 30, 2004 by NIBU 
This is a FANTASTIC cake! A very heavy and sweet cake. It needs no icing! Will always be... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.18 star rating.
Reviewed on mar. 7, 2007 by Hannah 
Great, with a capital G! My children said that it was just yummy! MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.18 star rating.
Reviewed on jan. 10, 2007 by Elyse 
this was a big hit, i followed the recipe exactly and it was gone in like 2 days. i will... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.18 star rating.
Reviewed on apr. 15, 2005 by CRYSTAL60 
It was truly delicious. MORE

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Nutritional Information
Yellow Pound Cake

Servings Per Recipe: 14

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 556

  • Total Fat: 29.6g
  • Cholesterol: 191mg
  • Sodium: 231mg
  • Total Carbs: 66.7g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 0.6g
  • Protein: 7.1g

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