Million Dollar Pound Cake Recipe
Indulge in the richness of this Million Dollar Pound Cake, a classic Southern dessert that is buttery and dense. Perfect for any occasion!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 35 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 55 minutes
- Yield: 16 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Ingredients:
- 1 lb (4 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 3 cups granulated sugar
- 6 large eggs
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup whole milk
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp almond extract (optional)
- 1/2 tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 300°F (150°C). Grease and flour a 10-inch tube or Bundt pan.
- Cream butter and sugar: In a large mixing bowl, cream the butter until smooth. Gradually add the sugar and beat until light and fluffy, about 4–5 minutes.
- Add eggs and dry ingredients: Add the eggs one at a time, beating well. Mix in the flour and milk alternately. Stir in extracts and salt.
- Bake: Pour batter into the pan and bake for 1 hour 30 minutes to 1 hour 40 minutes. Cool before serving.
Notes
- This cake is rich, buttery, and dense—perfect on its own or topped with fresh berries and whipped cream.
- Store wrapped at room temperature for up to 4 days or freeze slices for later.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 470
- Sugar: 34g
- Sodium: 140mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 130mg
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