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Kentucky Pound Cake

A classic, rich pound cake with a buttery flavor and dense texture.
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Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 50 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 450 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 3 cups granulated sugar
  • 5 large eggs room temperature
  • 1 cup whole milk room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Instructions 

  1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C). Grease and flour a Bundt pan.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
  4. Alternately add the flour mixture and milk to the butter mixture, beginning and ending with the flour mixture. Stir in the vanilla extract.
  5. Pour the batter into the prepared Bundt pan. Bake for 90 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  6. Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then turn it out onto a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 450kcal | Carbohydrates: 60g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Cholesterol: 100mg | Sodium: 200mg | Potassium: 100mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 40g | Vitamin A: 500IU | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 2mg

Keywords

Kentucky, Pound Cake
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