Country Pound Cake

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Most Helpful Positive Review

Dec 25, 2007

I made this recipe Christmas Eve. I followed it to the letter - except I used a bundt cake pan with NO wax paper - just sprayed it with PAM spray and coated lightly with flour. All I can say is that it is out of this world good. This is the recipe I have been looking for all these years. The cold oven start gives it that good crusty outer layer. Fabulous.

—Kelli

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Most Helpful Critical Review

Jun 12, 2011

This one did not work for me.

—Nanette

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185 Ratings

Nov 03, 2004

My family loved this recipe. It was very easy to make.I cooked the cake in two (2) seperate bread pans as i did not have the pan the recipe called for. We ate one watching the football game and I froze the other.It is also very good if you add cherry pie filling and whip cream to your finished cakes. Thanks for sharing!

—MAMAEEN

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Apr 12, 2006

Wanted to make a plain old fashioned pound cake and this was it! I followed the instructions with only 2 changes (because I needed to substitute) I used evaporated milk and 2 teas. of vanilla extract. I thought I had lemon in my cupboard, but I was out! I used a 10 cup Bundt pan sprayed with Baker's Joy. Put the cake in a cold oven & set the oven for 350 degrees & timer for 80 minutes as instructed. The cake really got too brown, but stil edible. I think next time I will lower the time to 55-60 minutes and keep checking. I think this is a great cake to have with tea or coffee. Hubby raved. His only comment is that he would have like a lemon flavor. Lemon peel would be good along with the extract. This is a keeper for us!

—WVJBEAN

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Sep 12, 2011

I couldn't have been more pleased. Perfect, dense pound cake texture, but still with a light and not overly compact crumb. Flavorful, with the ideal level of moistness, a result of getting the best of both worlds with the butter and shortening combination. (I've experienced both pound cakes that have been too dry as well as those with far too much fat, causing them to be not moist, really, but greasy!) I used this for cupcakes and, just for fun, flavored them with pure watermelon extract, then frosted them with "Grocery Store Frosting," recipe also from this site.

—naples34102

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Mar 24, 2003

I love it! No more box pound cakes for me! My kids love it too! I halved this recipe and baked it in one loaf pan and it was perfect! I'm making it again! It's your basic pound cake that is great alone, or with a topping or you could even embellish the batter with chocolate chips, etc.

—SUCCESSB440

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Feb 03, 2008

This was a very good cake. The texture and taste were like a commerical pound cake. I did not use lemon extract, instead adding two teaspoons of vanilla. I used two loaf pans and it filled both. For one cake, I would suggest halving the recipe next time. I will use this recipe again.

—Becky

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Jul 12, 2007

Perfect pound cake. I love how smooth and white and pretty it is when you cut into it. Tastes just like Sarah Lee. I used margernine instead of butter b/c that's what I buy (WAY cheaper) since we go through so much of it, and extra vanilla instead of lemon extract (didn't have any but I know it would be great with it!). Put it in two loaf pans and baked away. Mine was done in about an hour and a half, I bumped a oven to watch if the middle moved and then tested it with a knife to make sure it was done. Tip: take 1 cup strawberries, 1 c. sugar and one egg white, beat it until stiff and serve on top. VERY GOOD! Thank you for a classic pound cake recipe. Oh - wouldn't this be great layered in a trifle??

—outnumbered

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Nutrition

Calories
462 kcal
23%

Carbohydrates
59.6 g
19%

Cholesterol
112 mg
37%

Fat
22.9 g
35%

Fiber
0.7 g
3%

Protein
5.7 g
11%

Sodium
102 mg
4%

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

Nutritional Information

Country Pound Cake

Serving Size: 1/14 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 14
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 462
Calories from Fat: 206

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 22.9g 35 %
Saturated Fat 11g 55 %
Cholesterol 112mg 37 %
Sodium 102mg 4 %
Potassium 84mg 2 %
Total Carbohydrates 59.6g 19 %
Dietary Fiber 0.7g 3 %
Protein 5.7g 11 %
** Sugars 39.1g
Vitamin A 11 %
Vitamin C < 1 %
Calcium 7 %
Iron 16 %
** Thiamin 23 %
Niacin 22 %
Vitamin B6 3 %
Magnesium 4 %
Folate 33 %

* 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.