George Washington Pound Cake Recipe

Indulge in a slice of history with George Washington's Legendary Pound Cake! This classic recipe delivers a moist, melt-in-your-mouth pound cake with a subtly sweet flavor that's simply irresistible. Perfect on its own, it also pairs beautifully with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, a dollop of butter and jam, or even a quick broil for a warm, toasty treat. Easily customizable, you can add a burst of lemon flavor by substituting lemon zest and juice for the vanilla. This isn't just a cake; it's an experience!

Prep Time 20 mins

Cook Time 65 mins

Calories 568.4 kcal

Protein 13g

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Adapted from Food.com, then tested & standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for George Washington Pound Cake

1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
2 cups granulated sugar
4 large eggs
3 cups cake flour
Vanilla Extract
1/2 teaspoon salt

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How to Make George Washington Pound Cake

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 12-cup bundt or tube pan generously, tapping out any excess flour.
Cream together 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter and 2 cups granulated sugar until light and fluffy (about 3 minutes with a stand mixer, longer with a hand mixer). Scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed.
Add 4 large eggs one at a time, beating well for about 30 seconds after each addition. Scrape down the sides of the bowl between each egg to ensure thorough mixing.
Gently fold in 3 cups cake flour.
Add 1 teaspoon vanilla extract and 1/2 teaspoon salt.
Pour batter into the prepared pan.
Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a wooden toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes.
Run a thin knife or spatula around the edges to loosen the cake.
Invert the cake onto a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

9 g

Sugar

201g

Fat

77g

Carbs

25g

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Time To Make Course Cuisine Preparation Occasion North American Desserts American Easy Heirloom Historical Holiday Event Cakes 4 Hours Or Less

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make George Washington Pound Cake?

George Washington Pound Cake takes about 85 minutes from start to finish — roughly 20 minutes to prepare and 65 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in George Washington Pound Cake?

George Washington Pound Cake has approximately 568.4 calories per serving, with about 13 g protein, 25 g carbohydrates and 40 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for George Washington Pound Cake?

The key ingredients for George Washington Pound Cake are Butter, Sugar, Eggs, Cake Flour, Vanilla Extract, Salt. See the full list with measurements above.