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Slap Your Momma Pound Cake

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A rich and buttery classic dessert with a dense texture that melts in your mouth, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 50 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Baking, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 400
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened (at room temperature) Ensure it's at room temperature for better mixing.
  • 2 3/4 cups granulated sugar
  • 5 large eggs (at room temperature) Ensure they're at room temperature.
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup whole milk (room temperature) Ensure it's at room temperature.
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon almond extract (optional) Optional flavoring.
Glaze Ingredients
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 3 tablespoons whole milk or heavy cream Use for the glaze.
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C). Grease and flour a 10-inch bundt pan.
  2. In a large bowl, cream the softened butter with granulated sugar until it's light and fluffy.
  3. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
  4. In another bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt.
  5. Gradually add the flour mixture to the butter mixture, alternating with the whole milk. Begin and end with the flour mixture. Stir in the vanilla and almond extract.
  6. Pour the batter into the prepared bundt pan.
Baking
  1. Bake for about 75-90 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Cooling
  1. Allow the cake to cool in the pan for about 15 minutes, then remove it from the pan and let it cool completely on a wire rack.
Making the Glaze
  1. For the glaze, mix powdered sugar, whole milk (or heavy cream), and vanilla extract in a bowl until smooth. Drizzle over the cooled cake as desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 4gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 12gSodium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 30g

Notes

Store wrapped in plastic wrap or aluminum foil at room temperature for up to 4 days. For longer storage, wrap tightly and freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw in the refrigerator before serving.
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