large pound cake

(1 RATING)
89 Pinches
Jasper, GA
Updated on Apr 21, 2012

My family loves this Pound Cake recipe! The original recipe came from a friend and then I changed the recipe to enhance the flavor. I am sure you will love it, too. You can add fresh fruit and whipped cream to the cake or eat it plain.

prep time 30 Min
cook time 2 Hr
method Bake
yield 12 or more

Ingredients

  • 12 large eggs
  • 3 1/2 cups white lily flour, all purpose
  • 3 1/2 cups sugar, granulated
  • 2 cups crisco butter shortening
  • 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla, butter, nut flavoring
  • 1 teaspoon lemon extract

How To Make large pound cake

  • Step 1
    Cream sugar and shortening well. Add eggs, one at a time. Add flour after sifting and mix into batter. Add cream of tartar and flavorings.
  • Step 2
    Grease and flour large tube pan. (I use Baker's Joy or Pam Baking Spray.)
  • Step 3
    Bake one and a half to two hours at 325 degrees.
  • Step 4
    After cooking, dust cake with powdered sugar. Serve with your favorite fruit and topping.

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Category: Cakes
Method: Bake
Culture: American
Ingredient: Eggs

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