2 Step Pound Cake For A Kitchen Aide Mixer Recipe

This decadent pound cake recipe, straight from the pages of Southern Living magazine, is a family favorite! Incredibly easy and unbelievably delicious, it requires the power of a KitchenAid stand mixer (or similar) for perfectly fluffy results. Bake it in a classic tube pan, or get creative like we did and make elegant petit fours! A simple apricot glaze adds extra luxury. Get ready for compliments galore!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 110 mins
Calories 498.7 kcal
Protein 12g
Rating 2.5 (2 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for 2 Step Pound Cake For A Kitchen Aide Mixer

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How to Make 2 Step Pound Cake For A Kitchen Aide Mixer

  1. Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C).
  2. In your KitchenAid mixer, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy (about 3-5 minutes).
  3. Beat in the eggs one at a time, ensuring each is fully incorporated before adding the next.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined.
  6. Stir in the vanilla extract.
  7. Pour batter into a greased and floured 10-inch tube pan.
  8. Bake for 1 hour and 30 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
  9. Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before inverting it onto a wire rack to cool completely.
  10. Optional: Glaze with thinned apricot preserves for an extra touch of sweetness.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

8 g

Sugar

151g

Fat

77g

Carbs

20g

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