My Mom’s Pound Cake Recipe 🍰

Name: My Mom&#8217;s Pound Cake
Category: Dessert
Keywords: Weeknight, Oven, < 4 Hours
Cook Time: 1 hour and 15 minutes
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour and 35 minutes
Servings: 1 cake

Overview:

Cream Butter and Sugar:
- In a mixer, cream together the margarine and sugar until well blended.
Add Eggs:
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- Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
Incorporate Flour and Milk:
- Gradually add the flour to the mixture, alternating with the milk.
- Begin and end with the flour.
Add Flavorings:
- Gently fold in the vanilla extract and mace by hand.
- (Note: Mace, though expensive, adds a unique flavor to the cake).
Incorporate Baking Powder:
- Mix in the baking powder by hand until fully combined.
Bake:
- Preheat the oven to 325 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Grease and flour a tube pan.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan.
- Bake for 1 hour and 15 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Cool and Store:
- Allow the cake to cool in the pan for a few minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Once cooled, wrap the cake in Reynolds Wrap or aluminum foil to keep it fresh.

This recipe, cherished from my mom’s kitchen, has been modified from a friend’s version.
The addition of mace gives the pound cake a delightful and unusual flavor that everyone loves.
Despite its simplicity, this pound cake recipe yields a moist and flavorful treat that is perfect for any occasion.

Enjoy baking and sharing this delicious pound cake with your loved ones! 🎉