mamaw's buttermilk pound cake
This cake has been passed down from my grandmother to my mom, to all my sisters, and now to my daughter. It's a simple, very moist, and delicious pound cake. Everyone requests it for their birthday cake, even the young ones. It's brought to all family gatherings, and my sisters and I have to check with each other to make sure we don't all end up bringing it. I've personally never substituted butter for the margarine or shortening, because the cake is perfect using the listed ingredients. For the fall season, I add 1/2 cup of molasses, 1 tsp ginger, and 1 tsp cinnamon to the batter.
Blue Ribbon Recipe
A slice of this buttermilk pound cake with a cup of tea is a wonderful afternoon treat. We loved the hint of almond. Drizzled with a glaze, the pound cake is sweet, buttery, and rich with a light and soft yet dense texture.
Ingredients
- CAKE INGREDIENTS
- 1/2 cup butter flavor shortening
- 1 stick margarine
- 2 3/4 cups granulated sugar
- 5 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon almond extract (for a change, can use lemon)
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 cup buttermilk
- GLAZE INGREDIENTS
- 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract (or lemon)
- 1 - 2 tablespoons milk
How To Make mamaw's buttermilk pound cake
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Step 1Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. Cream the shortening, margarine, and granulated sugar until fluffy. -
Step 2Add eggs and extract.
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Step 3Mix well.
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Step 4Combine all dry ingredients in a separate bowl.
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Step 5Alternatively, add the dry ingredients and the buttermilk to the creamed mixture.
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Step 6Mix well between each addition.
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Step 7Pour into a greased/floured Bundt pan.
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Step 8Bake 50-60 minutes until the top springs and slightly browns.
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Step 9Cool a little in the pan.
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Step 10While still warm, invert onto a serving plate.
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Step 11Glaze: Mix powdered sugar, extract, and just enough milk to make a thick glaze.
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Step 12Drizzle glaze over the warm cake. If adding glaze to a completely cooled cake, add a little more milk to make it thinner.
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