sour cream pound cake

Waynesboro, VA
Updated on Jan 7, 2011

This is the best pound cake! The combination of the three flavorings is delicious. For years I wouldn't share this recipe with anyone. It was my signature dish for funerals, potlucks, parties, etc.

prep time 20 Min
cook time 1 Hr 30 Min
method Bake
yield 16 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 3 cups sugar
  • 1/2 cup vegetable shortening
  • 1 cup margarine or butter
  • 5 - eggs
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 3 cups flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon lemon extract
  • 1 teaspoon butter flavoring

How To Make sour cream pound cake

  • Step 1
    Preheat over to 325.
  • Step 2
    Cream sugar with shortening and margarine.
  • Step 3
    Beat in eggs and then sour cream.
  • Step 4
    Combine flour and baking powder and add alternately with milk.
  • Step 5
    Stir in vanilla and flavorings.
  • Step 6
    Bake for 1-1/2 hours in a well-greased tube pan.

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Category: Cakes
Method: Bake
Culture: Southern
Ingredient: Flour

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