12 egg pound cake

Niskayuna, NY
Updated on Nov 20, 2011

My family loves this recipe, sometimes I make a lemon glaze to pour over the cake.

prep time 15 Min
cook time 1 Hr
method Bake
yield 16 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 1 pound butter
  • 3 1/2 cups sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 12 - eggs
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 4 cups sifted flour (plain)

How To Make 12 egg pound cake

  • Step 1
    Cream butter thoroughly, gradually add sugar, beat until light and fluffy.
  • Step 2
    Mix baking powder with flour. Add 3 tablespoons flour mixture to butter and sugar mixture; beat well.
  • Step 3
    Add remaining flour and eggs alternately until all have been added. Add Vanilla
  • Step 4
    Bake in two 10 inch tube pans for 1 hour at 325 degrees F

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Category: Cakes
Keyword: #pound
Method: Bake
Culture: American
Ingredient: Eggs

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