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Best Ever Five Flavored Southern Pound Cake Recipe

Indulge in this heavenly Five-Flavored Southern Pound Cake! A family heirloom recipe passed down through generations, this moist and decadent cake boasts a symphony of flavors that will leave you wanting more. The secret? Room temperature ingredients and plenty of mixing time for a light and airy texture. Get ready to experience pure Southern comfort food at its finest!

Prep Time 30 mins
Cook Time 110 mins
Calories 646.3 kcal
Protein 13g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Best Ever Five Flavored Southern Pound Cake

  • 1 cup (2 sticks) softened butter
  • 1 cup shortening (Crisco)
  • 3 cups granulated sugar
  • 6 large eggs
  • 4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 4 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 teaspoon lemon extract
  • 1 teaspoon butter extract
  • 1 teaspoon coconut extract
  • 1 teaspoon rum extract
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Water (not used in recipe)
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons milk (for glaze)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for glaze)

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How to Make Best Ever Five Flavored Southern Pound Cake

  1. Cream together 1 cup (2 sticks) softened butter and 1 cup shortening until light and fluffy.
  2. Gradually add 3 cups granulated sugar, creaming until light and fluffy (at least 10 minutes).
  3. Beat in 6 large eggs one at a time, until the mixture is pale yellow and lemon-colored.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together 4 cups all-purpose flour, 4 teaspoons baking powder, and 1 teaspoon salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with 1 cup milk and 1 teaspoon of each of your five favorite flavorings (vanilla, almond, lemon, etc.), beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
  6. Pour batter into a well-greased and floured 10-inch tube pan.
  7. Bake at 325°F (160°C) for 60-75 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
  8. While the cake is baking, prepare the glaze: In a saucepan over low heat, whisk together 1 cup powdered sugar, 2 tablespoons milk, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until smooth.
  9. Immediately after removing the cake from the oven, pour the glaze evenly over the hot cake while it's still in the pan.
  10. Let the cake cool completely in the pan before inverting onto a serving plate.
  11. For best results, allow the cake to sit overnight to enhance the flavors.
  12. The key is room temperature ingredients and thorough creaming of the butter, sugar, and eggs (at least 10 minutes!).

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

9 g

Sugar

267g

Fat

68g

Carbs

31g

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