Description
A rich and buttery Southern classic, the Million Dollar Pound Cake features a dense, moist crumb and a golden crust, made with simple pantry staples and flavored with almond and vanilla extracts.
Ingredients
1 pound (2 cups) unsalted butter, softened
3 cups granulated sugar
6 large eggs, room temperature
4 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup whole milk
1 teaspoon pure almond extract
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 300°F (150°C). Grease and flour a 10-inch tube or bundt pan thoroughly.
- Cream the softened butter and sugar together in a large mixing bowl until light and fluffy, about 5 to 7 minutes.
- Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
- On low speed, alternate adding the flour and salt with the milk, beginning and ending with flour.
- Stir in the almond and vanilla extracts until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and tap it gently to release any air bubbles.
- Bake for 1 hour and 30 to 40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool the cake in the pan for 15 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Add citrus zest for a fresh twist.
Stir in chopped nuts for added texture.
Top with a glaze or drizzle for extra sweetness.
Use loaf pans or bundt pans but adjust baking time accordingly.
Wrap and freeze for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 45g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 21g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 72g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 145mg
