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Pound Cake
A dense, rich white cake
which was originally made using one pound of each essential ingredient
including, butter, flour, sugar, etc.
Pound Cake History
The recipe was first mentioned in print in 1740. Pound cake has
been a favorite in both the U.S and the U.K. for over 2 centuries.
According to Alan Davidson Germany and France have similar cakes; The
Sandtorte and the, quatre quarts, respectively
Pound Cake Varieties
Pound cake is frequently flavored simply with vanilla and served with
fresh fruit. The basic pound cake can also be served with a simple
citrus or other flavored glaze.
Basic Pound Cake Recipe
This recipe is by the makers of C&H Sugar. Visit the
C&H website for more tempting
recipes.
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N G R E D I E N T S
1 cup C&H Pure Cane
Granulated Sugar
1 cup butter or margarine (2 sticks), softened
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
4 eggs
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. salt
I N S T R U C T I O N S
Preheat oven to 325°F.
Grease 9x5x3-inch loaf pan. In large bowl, beat sugar, butter, vanilla
and extracts until fluffy. Beat in eggs one at a time. Combine flour,
baking powder and salt. Beat into sugar mixture until smooth.
Spread batter in loaf pan. Cut through batter several times with knife
to break large air bubbles. Bake 60 to 70 minutes or until toothpick
inserted in center comes out clean.
Remove from pan immediately and cool right side up on rack. Wrap in
plastic wrap when completely cooled.
To serve: Slice pound cake. Top with ice cream and drizzle with warm
sauce. Sprinkle with blackberries and garnish with mint sprigs.
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More Pound Cake Recipes
Mema's Sour Cream Pound Cake -
By
Diane McCormick, Lynn Haven Florida. This family recipe was shared with us
by a reader.
Key Lime Pound Cake
-GourmetSleuth.com - Recipe for Key Lime Pound Cake with Key Lime Glaze by
Florida Key West Inc.
Buttermilk Pound Cake - A slightly
lower fat pound cake.
Apple Cider Pound Cake - A rich cake
flavored with cinnamon, allspice, nutmeg and cloves topped with a simple
buttery glaze.
Sauces and Glazes
Lemon Sauce - A simple lemon sauce which works
well over fresh pound cake.
More Information
FoodTimeline - Various references to history of the pound cake as well as
several very old recipes.
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