Ingredients for Clara's Pound Cake
- 1 cup (2 sticks) butter, softened
- 1/2 cup shortening (Crisco)
- 3 cups sugar
- 6 large eggs
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Powdered sugar (for dusting, optional)
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How to Make Clara's Pound Cake
- Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C). Grease and flour a 10-inch tube pan or a 9x13 inch baking pan.
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. This is crucial for a light and airy cake.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
- Bake for 60-75 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean. Alternatively, lightly press the top of the cake; it should spring back slightly.
- Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before inverting it onto a wire rack to cool completely.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
4 g
Sugar
150g
Fat
32g
Carbs
18g
