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Million Dollar Pound Cake

A simple and delicious pound cake that is perfectly buttery with a crispy crust, making it an ideal dessert for any gathering.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened Make sure it's softened for easy mixing.
  • 3 cups granulated sugar Provides the sweetness.
  • 5 large eggs Use organic if possible.
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Quality matters for the best flavor.
  • 1 teaspoon almond extract Adds a special touch to the flavor.
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour Bob's Red Mill is recommended for quality.
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder Essential for the cake to rise.
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt Use sea salt for a gourmet touch.
  • 1 cup milk Whole milk is preferred for creaminess.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Grease and flour a bundt pan.
Mixing
  1. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  2. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
  3. Stir in the vanilla and almond extracts.
Combining Dry Ingredients
  1. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
  2. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with the milk, starting and ending with flour.
Baking
  1. Pour the batter into the prepared bundt pan and smooth the top.
  2. Bake for 60-70 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  3. Let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes before inverting onto a wire rack to cool completely.
Serving
  1. Serve plain or topped with whipped cream and fresh berries.

Notes

A good mixer is essential for this cake. Consider doubling the recipe if serving a crowd.