Original Pound Cake From 1700's England Recipe

A treasured family recipe passed down for generations, this authentic 18th-century English pound cake is rich, moist, and bursting with classic lemon flavor. My mother baked a variation of this recipe weekly for over 60 years! Experience the history and deliciousness in every bite. Perfect for tea time or special occasions.

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 115 mins
Calories 371.7 kcal
Protein 11g
Rating 4.2 (5 Reviews)
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Ingredients for Original Pound Cake From 1700's England

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How to Make Original Pound Cake From 1700's England

  1. Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C). Grease and flour a 10-inch tube pan.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, cream together 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter and 1 ½ cups granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Beat in 4 large eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
  4. In a separate bowl, sift together 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour and ½ teaspoon baking powder. Gradually add to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
  5. Stir in 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice and the zest of 1 lemon.
  6. Pour batter into the prepared tube pan and spread evenly.
  7. Bake for 1 hour 15 minutes to 1 hour 30 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
  8. 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

9 g

Sugar

91g

Fat

62g

Carbs

13g

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