Description
Indulge in the richness of this Million Dollar Pound Cake, a classic and buttery dessert that’s perfect for any occasion. With its dense yet moist texture and delightful vanilla flavor, this Southern favorite will surely become a staple in your recipe collection.
Ingredients
Scale
Cake:
- 1 pound (4 sticks) unsalted butter (softened)
- 3 cups granulated sugar
- 6 large eggs (room temperature)
- 4 cups all-purpose flour (sifted)
- 3/4 cup whole milk
- 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 300°F (150°C) and generously grease and flour a 10-inch tube or bundt pan.
- Cream butter and sugar: In a large mixing bowl, cream the butter until light and fluffy. Gradually add sugar and continue beating until well combined and airy.
- Add eggs and flour: Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. In a separate bowl, sift the flour with salt. Gradually add the flour mixture to the creamed mixture, alternating with milk, beginning and ending with flour.
- Finish the batter: Stir in the vanilla extract and almond extract if using. Pour the batter evenly into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
- Bake: Bake for 1 hour and 30 minutes to 1 hour and 40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool and serve: Let the cake cool in the pan for 15–20 minutes before inverting onto a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- This cake tastes even better the next day and freezes beautifully.
- Serve plain, dusted with powdered sugar, or topped with fresh berries and whipped cream.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 470
- Sugar: 34g
- Sodium: 130mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
