Summer Pound Cake Recipe

Indulge in the sunshine with our Summer Pound Cake! This delightful dessert is bursting with summery flavors, perfectly complemented by fresh berries or fruits of your choice. Enjoy it simply dusted with powdered sugar, or elevate it with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. A classic recipe, updated for your modern kitchen, from the pages of Bon Appetit (July 1986).

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 100 mins
Calories 5060.2 kcal
Protein 129g
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Ingredients for Summer Pound Cake

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How to Make Summer Pound Cake

  1. Grease and flour a bundt pan.
  2. Preheat oven to 300°F (150°C).
  3. In a food processor, cream together 4 large eggs and 1 ½ cups granulated sugar for 1 minute, until light and fluffy.
  4. Scrape down the sides of the bowl.
  5. Add 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, cut into pieces, and the juice of 1 lemon through the food chute; blend for 1 minute.
  6. Scrape down the sides of the bowl.
  7. In a separate bowl, whisk together 2 cups + 6 tablespoons all-purpose flour, 2 teaspoons baking powder, and ½ teaspoon salt.
  8. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients in the food processor, using 2 on/off pulses to combine. Do not overmix.
  9. Gently fold in 2 cups of your favorite summer fruits (berries, peaches, etc.), tossed with 2 tablespoons of the reserved flour.
  10. Pour batter into the prepared bundt pan and spread evenly.
  11. Bake for 1 hour and 25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  12. Let the cake cool in the pan for 5 minutes before inverting onto a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

146 g

Sugar

1438g

Fat

770g

Carbs

211g

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Summer Pound Cake?

Summer Pound Cake takes about 120 minutes from start to finish — roughly 20 minutes to prepare and 100 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Summer Pound Cake?

Summer Pound Cake has approximately 5060.2 calories per serving, with about 129 g protein, 211 g carbohydrates and 398 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Summer Pound Cake?

The key ingredients for Summer Pound Cake are Eggs, Sugar, Butter, Orange Juice, Cake Flour, Baking Powder. See the full list with measurements above.

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