Sure! Here’s the recipe for a delightful Million Dollar Pound Cake that you’ll want to keep in your recipe collection forever! π°
Name: Million Dollar Pound Cake
Cook Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 45 minutes
Description: This recipe is a gem from a local Elementary PTA cookbook, and it’s a real winner! It’s incredibly easy to make and tastes absolutely divine, especially when served with fresh strawberries and a dollop of whipped cream. Perfect for those warm summer days when you’re craving something sweet and comforting.
Recipe Category: Dessert
Keywords: Summer, Weeknight, Beginner Cook, < 4 Hours, Easy
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 2 | sticks butter |
| 2 | cups sugar |
| 1 1/2 | teaspoons vanilla |
| 6 | eggs |
| 3 | cups all-purpose flour |
| 1/3 | cup milk |
| 1/2 | lemon |
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 667.9
- Fat Content: 40.5g
- Saturated Fat Content: 24.5g
- Cholesterol Content: 225.7mg
- Sodium Content: 308.3mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 69.3g
- Fiber Content: 1g
- Sugar Content: 40.4g
- Protein Content: 8.3g
Servings: 10 slices
Instructions:
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Preheat your oven to 325Β°F (163Β°C).
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Cream together the butter and sugar in a large mixing bowl until smooth and creamy.
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Add the eggs to the butter-sugar mixture, one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
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Pour in the milk, followed by the all-purpose flour, vanilla, and the juice of half a lemon.
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Mix everything together until just combined. Be careful not to overmix, as this can make the cake tough.
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Prepare a tube pan by spraying it generously with non-stick cooking spray.
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Transfer the cake batter into the prepared tube pan, spreading it out evenly.
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Bake the cake in the preheated oven for approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
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Once baked, remove the cake from the oven and allow it to cool in the pan for about 10-15 minutes.
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Carefully run a knife around the edges of the cake to loosen it from the pan, then invert the cake onto a wire rack to cool completely.
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Slice and serve your Million Dollar Pound Cake either warm or at room temperature, with your favorite toppings such as fresh strawberries and whipped cream.
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Enjoy every blissful bite of this decadent cake with your loved ones, and revel in its rich, buttery flavor that’s truly worth a million bucks! π
This Million Dollar Pound Cake is sure to become a staple in your dessert repertoire, loved by all who taste its irresistible charm. So, go ahead, indulge yourself and treat your taste buds to a slice of pure heaven!
