Description
Grandma Blanche’s Famous Old Fashioned Pound Cake is a classic recipe that has been passed down through generations. This rich and buttery pound cake is a beloved favorite at family gatherings and special occasions.
Ingredients
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For the Cake:
- 4 cups Bob’s Red Mill Organic Unbleached White All Purpose Flour
- 1 pound butter (4 sticks)
- 3 cups granulated sugar
- 6 eggs, yolks and whites separated
- 3/4 cup whole milk
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F.
- Cream butter and sugar: In a large bowl, cream together butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add egg yolks: Mix in the egg yolks until well combined.
- Alternate adding flour and milk: Gradually add the flour and milk in 2-3 rounds, mixing until just incorporated after each addition.
- Stir in vanilla: Add the vanilla extract to the batter and mix well.
- Beat egg whites: In a separate bowl, beat the egg whites until light and foamy.
- Fold in egg whites: Gently fold the whipped egg whites into the batter until just combined.
- Bake: Spoon the batter into a prepared tube or bundt pan, tap to remove air pockets, and bake at 325 degrees F for approximately 90 minutes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
