Cloverbloom Pound Cake
🕒 Total Time: 1 hour 25 minutes
🥄 Prep Time: 10 minutes
🍽️ Cook Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
🍽️ Servings: 10
Description:
Indulge in the nostalgia of yesteryears with this cherished recipe passed down through generations, originating from the vintage charm of a box of Armour’s Cloverbloom butter. With its delightful old-fashioned essence, this pound cake promises to transport you to a bygone era with every bite.
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 1 cup | Butter |
| 1 1/4 cups | Sugar |
| 5 | Eggs |
| 2 1/4 cups | Flour |
| 1/2 teaspoon | Baking powder |
| 1/4 teaspoon | Salt |
| 1 teaspoon | Vanilla extract |
Instructions:
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Cream the Butter: In a mixing bowl, cream the butter until it achieves a light and fluffy consistency, creating a smooth base for your pound cake.
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Incorporate Sugar Gradually: Gradually add the sugar to the creamed butter, ensuring to blend thoroughly after each addition. This gradual integration helps in achieving a perfectly balanced sweetness throughout the cake.
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Beat the Egg Yolks: In a separate bowl, beat the egg yolks until they turn thick and attain a delightful lemon-colored hue, signifying their readiness to be incorporated into the batter.
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Whip the Egg Whites: In another clean bowl, whip the egg whites until they form stiff peaks, ensuring not to overbeat, maintaining their moisture for a light and airy texture in the final cake.
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Combine Batter: Gently fold the whipped egg whites into the butter-sugar mixture, ensuring a careful integration to preserve the airy texture.
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Sift Dry Ingredients: Sift together the flour, baking powder, and salt, ensuring they are evenly combined and aerated to provide structure and leavening to the cake.
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Incorporate Dry Ingredients: Gradually fold the sifted dry ingredients into the batter, incorporating them gently to maintain the lightness of the mixture.
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Add Vanilla Essence: Introduce the vanilla extract into the batter, infusing it with its aromatic essence, enhancing the overall flavor profile of the pound cake.
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Prepare the Loaf Pan: Line a loaf pan with oiled parchment paper, ensuring it covers the bottom and sides adequately to prevent sticking and facilitate easy removal after baking.
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Transfer Batter to Pan: Pour the prepared batter into the lined loaf pan, spreading it evenly to ensure uniform baking and a consistent texture throughout.
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Bake to Perfection: Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C), and bake the pound cake for approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes to 1 hour and 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, indicating its readiness.
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Cool and Serve: Once baked to perfection, allow the pound cake to cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely. Slice and serve this delightful treat, savoring each nostalgic bite.
Indulge in the timeless flavors of this Cloverbloom Pound Cake, perfect for any occasion, whether it’s a cozy family gathering, a festive celebration, or simply a sweet treat to brighten up your day.
