The Best Pound Cake Recipe
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The Best Pound Cake

By: RBLAIR 
"This is a wonderfully moist pound cake. I have tried countless recipes, but this one is without a doubt THE BEST!"

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.5 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (49)

What to Drink?
Wine Port
Hot Non-Alcoholic Coffee
Prep Time:
15 Min
Cook Time:
1 Hr 15 Min
Ready In:
1 Hr 30 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 1 - 10 inch tube pan
 

Ingredients

  • 1 cup margarine
  • 1/2 cup shortening
  • 3 cups white sugar
  • 5 eggs
  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup self-rising flour
  • 1 cup evaporated milk
  • 1 tablespoon lemon extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

  1. Don't preheat oven. Grease and flour a 10 inch tube or Bundt pan. Sift together the all purpose flour and self-rising flour; set aside.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together the margarine, shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time. Alternately beat in the flour mixture and the milk, mixing just until incorporated. Finally, stir in the lemon extract and vanilla.
  3. Pour batter into a 10 inch tube or Bundt pan. Place cake in cool oven and set oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Bake for 1 hour and 15 minutes, or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 498 | Total Fat: 23.8g | Cholesterol: 85mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 31, 2003 by FAITHFUL   view full review
This is delicious. The ingredients don't list salt, but since I didn't have self rising...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 1, 2006 by FAMILYJEANS   view full review
One of the BEST pound cakes I've ever made! Very moist and delicious. I added 1 pkg instant...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 12, 2004 by DHERZOGTX   view full review
This recipe was very good. I didn't have self rising flour so I used all purpose and added...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 11, 2003 by MERLE R. JOY   view full review
A very moist cake and and a favorite at social events. I do have a comment on the directions....
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 16, 2004 by LAUREN003   view full review
This recipe is fantastic. I even called my mom to tell her that her recipe (that was passed on...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 23, 2003 by CHEFSHELL   view full review
I have made this cake for every holiday, family gathering, meeting, and special event that...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 14, 2005 by ASUITER   view full review
I have never been a pound cake lover but since my mother-in-law loves it, I made this pound...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 7, 2003 by MUSIC8892   view full review
This is a VERY moist cake, and very flavorful. It freezes extremely well. It's very good...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 11, 2003 by Momildoit   view full review
This is excellent! Hard to believe it is made with NO BUTTER!!! Great for strawberry shortcake!
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 11, 2003 by LADEEDEEDA   view full review
My sister and I made this the other day, and we were very pleased with the way it came out....

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