Description
This Old Fashioned Southern Pound Cake is a classic, rich, and buttery dessert perfect for any occasion. Made with simple ingredients and baked to golden perfection in a tube pan, it delivers a moist, tender crumb with a deep vanilla flavor that embodies Southern baking tradition.
Ingredients
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Butter Mixture
- 2 sticks butter, softened
- 1/2 cup Crisco shortening
- 3 cups sugar
- 5 large eggs
Dry Ingredients
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup milk
- 2 tablespoons pure vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare the Pan: Generously grease and flour your tube pan to ensure the cake will release easily after baking. Set the prepared pan aside.
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to get it ready for baking the cake.
- Cream Butter Mixture: In a large mixing bowl or stand mixer, cream together the softened butter, Crisco shortening, and sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy.
- Add Eggs: Add the eggs one at a time to the creamed mixture, mixing thoroughly after each addition to incorporate fully.
- Sift Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt to ensure even distribution and remove any lumps.
- Combine Ingredients: Alternately add the sifted flour mixture and milk to the creamed butter mixture, starting and ending with the flour mixture. Mix gently until fully combined. Then stir in the pure vanilla extract for flavor.
- Pour Batter into Pan: Pour the prepared batter into the greased and floured tube pan, smoothing the top evenly.
- Bake Cake: Bake in the preheated oven for 60 to 90 minutes. The cake is done when a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the cake to cool completely in the pan before removing. Serve warm or at room temperature and enjoy the rich, buttery goodness of this classic Southern pound cake.
Notes
- Be sure to soften the butter completely for easier creaming and better texture.
- The baking time can vary depending on your oven; start checking at 60 minutes.
- Using a toothpick test is the best way to ensure the cake is fully baked.
- You can store leftover cake wrapped tightly at room temperature for up to 3 days or freeze for longer storage.
- For a subtle variation, try adding a teaspoon of almond extract along with the vanilla.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 75 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern American
Keywords: Southern pound cake, classic butter cake, vanilla pound cake, old fashioned dessert, tube pan cake
