Ingredients for Cow Pound Cake
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup vegetable shortening
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon lemon extract
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup milk
- Cocoa
- Frosting
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How to Make Cow Pound Cake
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x5 inch loaf pan.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together 2 cups all-purpose flour and 2 teaspoons baking powder. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, cream together 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened, and 1/2 cup vegetable shortening until light and fluffy.
- Beat in 2 cups granulated sugar until well combined. Add 2 teaspoons vanilla extract, 1 teaspoon lemon extract, and 2 tablespoons lemon juice. Mix well.
- Beat in 4 large eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- In a separate bowl, combine the dry ingredients (flour mixture) with 1 cup milk. Gradually add to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Pour 1/3 of the batter into a separate small bowl. Add 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder and whisk until smooth.
- Pour 1/2 of the vanilla batter into the prepared loaf pan.
- Spoon 5 dollops of chocolate batter over the vanilla batter.
- Pour the remaining vanilla batter over the chocolate batter.
- Spoon the remaining chocolate batter over the vanilla batter.
- Using a butter knife or toothpick, swirl the batters together gently to create a marbled effect.
- Bake for 60-75 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Frost with your favorite frosting once completely cooled.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
4 g
Sugar
67g
Fat
33g
Carbs
9g
