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Moist Dense Heavy Cream Pound Cake Recipe

Prepare for a pound cake revelation! This recipe delivers an unbelievably smooth, dense, and moist cake that's surprisingly easy to make. The secret? Cake flour for an ultra-fine texture and a generous helping of heavy cream for irresistible richness. Customize it with your favorite extracts (vanilla, maple, butter) or a zesty citrus twist (lemon or orange zest and juice). So easy, you'll wonder why you ever baked another pound cake! Serve with peanut butter, whipped cream, your favorite icing – or devour it straight from the pan (we won't judge!).

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 85 mins
Calories 679.7 kcal
Protein 16g
Rating 5.0 (4 Reviews)
Moist Dense Heavy Cream Pound Cake

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Ingredients for Moist Dense Heavy Cream Pound Cake

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How to Make Moist Dense Heavy Cream Pound Cake

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a bundt pan or two 9x5 inch loaf pans.
  2. Cream together 1 cup (2 sticks) softened unsalted butter and 2 cups granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Add 4 large eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
  4. In a separate bowl, sift together 3 cups cake flour and 1 teaspoon baking powder.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with 1 cup heavy cream, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined. Do not overmix.
  6. Stir in 1 teaspoon vanilla extract and any optional flavorings (e.g., 1 tablespoon maple extract, 2 teaspoons lemon juice and zest).
  7. Pour batter into the prepared pan(s).
  8. Bake for 60-70 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
  9. Let the cake cool in the pan for 10-15 minutes before inverting it onto a wire rack to cool completely.
  10. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

7 g

Sugar

241g

Fat

91g

Carbs

31g

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