Divine Five-Flavor Extravaganza Pound Cake Recipe

Five Flavor Pound Cake

Cook Time: 1 hour and 30 minutes
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour and 50 minutes
Servings: 12
Yield: 1 Bundt cake
Category: Dessert
Keywords: Potluck, Weeknight, Oven, < 4 Hours, Easy

Description:
Indulge in the delightful flavors of this Five Flavor Pound Cake, a recipe that stole hearts at a funeral in Chicago and promises to enchant your taste buds. Despite its unconventional combination of extracts, this cake is a true masterpiece, delivering a symphony of tastes in every bite. Discover the magic of this cake, and explore variations like the Six Flavor Pound Cake and Seven Flavor Pound Cake for even more culinary adventure!

Ingredients:

Instructions:

1. Preheat Oven: Begin by preheating your oven to 325°F (165°C). This ensures the perfect baking environment for your pound cake.

2. Prepare Pan: Grease a 10-inch tube or Bundt cake pan generously to prevent sticking.

3. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a small bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. Set this mixture aside for later use.

4. Prepare Milk Mixture: In a measuring cup, combine the milk with 1 teaspoon of each of the five extracts. This mixture will infuse your cake with layers of flavor.

5. Cream Butter and Sugar: In a mixing bowl, cream together the butter, shortening, and granulated sugar until the mixture becomes light and fluffy. This step is essential for achieving a tender crumb in your pound cake.

6. Incorporate Eggs: Add the eggs to the creamed mixture, one at a time, beating well after each addition. This ensures that the eggs are fully incorporated, resulting in a smooth and cohesive batter.

7. Alternate Additions: Gradually add the flour mixture and the milk mixture to the creamed mixture, alternating between the two. Begin and end with the flour mixture, and mix until just combined. Be careful not to overmix, as this can lead to a dense cake.

8. Transfer to Pan: Spoon the batter into the prepared pan, spreading it evenly to ensure even baking.

9. Bake: Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for approximately 1 1/2 hours, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. This baking time may vary slightly depending on your oven, so keep an eye on the cake towards the end of the baking process.

10. Prepare Glaze: While the cake is baking, prepare the glaze. In a saucepan, combine the white sugar, water, and 1/2 teaspoon of each of the five extracts. Bring the mixture to a boil, stirring until the sugar is completely dissolved.

11. Glaze the Cake: Once the cake is done baking, allow it to cool in the pan for 5 minutes. Then, pour half of the glaze over the warm cake, still in the pan. Let it sit for another 5 minutes before carefully turning the cake out onto a wire rack with waxed paper underneath to catch any drippings.

12. Finish Glazing: Slowly spoon the remaining glaze over the top of the hot cake, allowing it to soak in and create a deliciously moist finish.

13. Cool and Serve: Allow the cake to cool completely before slicing and serving. This ensures that the flavors have fully developed and the texture is just right.

Variations:

• Six Flavor Cake/Glaze: For an extra layer of flavor, add 1 teaspoon of almond extract to the Five Flavor Cake ingredients and 1/2 teaspoon of almond extract to the Five Flavor Glaze ingredients.

• Seven Flavor Cake/Glaze: Take your taste buds on an adventure by incorporating pineapple flavored extract into the Six Flavor Cake and Glaze. Add 1 teaspoon to the cake and 1/2 teaspoon to the glaze mixture.

Nutritional Information:

• Calories: 600.6 per serving
• Fat Content: 26.9g
• Saturated Fat Content: 13g
• Cholesterol Content: 121mg
• Sodium Content: 204.2mg
• Carbohydrate Content: 83.5g
• Fiber Content: 0.8g
• Sugar Content: 58.6g
• Protein Content: 6.7g

Indulge in the heavenly flavors of this Five Flavor Pound Cake, a recipe that’s sure to become a family favorite for generations to come! 🍰✨