Kentucky Blue Ribbon All-Butter Pound Cake

Kentucky Blue Ribbon All-Butter Pound Cake
  • PREP TIME
    15 mins
  • COOK TIME
    1 hrs
  • TOTAL TIME
    1 hrs 50 mins
  • SERVING
    12 People
  • VIEWS
    201

Transport yourself to a bygone era with this heirloom pound cake, a taste of pure nostalgia passed down through generations. Its rich, buttery crumb and delicate vanilla notes evoke the warmth of family gatherings and the simple pleasures of home.

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    75 g
  • Cholesterol
    140 mg
  • Fiber
    1 g
  • Protein
    7 g
  • Saturated Fat
    16 g
  • Sodium
    339 mg
  • Sugar
    51 g
  • Fat
    26 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

DIRECTIONS

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Recipe View Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 10-inch tube pan thoroughly with butter and dust lightly with flour. (5 minutes)

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Recipe View In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. This ensures even distribution of the leavening agent. (3 minutes)

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Recipe View In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar with an electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy. This incorporates air, creating a tender crumb. (7 minutes)

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Recipe View Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. This ensures proper emulsification and prevents the batter from curdling. (5 minutes)

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Recipe View Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix on low speed until just combined. Be careful not to overmix, which can result in a tough cake. (8 minutes)

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Recipe View Stir in the vanilla extract. (1 minute)

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Recipe View Pour the batter into the prepared tube pan and spread evenly. (2 minutes)

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Recipe View Bake in the preheated oven for 1 hour to 1 hour 30 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean. (90 minutes)

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Recipe View Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before inverting it onto a wire rack to cool completely. (40 minutes)

For an extra touch of flavor, try adding a tablespoon of lemon zest to the batter.
Make sure your butter is properly softened for best results.
Do not overbake the cake, or it will be dry.
A glaze of powdered sugar and milk or lemon juice adds a beautiful finish.

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.8/ 5 ( 67 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (5)
  • Jerod Heathcote

    This is the best pound cake I have ever made!

  • Pinkie Bradtke

    I've made many pound cakes before, but this one is exceptional. The texture is amazing!

  • Concepcion Parker

    This recipe is a true classic! My family loved it.

  • Camila Renner

    The cake was so moist and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.

  • Adan Parker

    I followed the recipe exactly, and it turned out perfectly!

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