Mile High Pound Cake
Mile High Pound Cake is a rich, buttery dessert known for its tall, dense texture. Made with simple ingredients like butter, sugar, and eggs, it bakes into a golden, moist cake with a slightly crumbly exterior. Its sturdy structure makes it perfect for layering with fruits, cream, or glazes.
Equipment
- 10-inch tube pan or bundt pan
- Electric mixer (stand or hand)
- Large mixing bowls
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Sifter or fine mesh strainer
- Rubber spatula
- Cooling rack
Ingredients
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 cups unsalted butter softened
- 4 cups granulated sugar
- 10 large eggs at room temperature
- ¼ cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C). Grease and lightly flour the bottom of your tube pan to ensure easy removal after baking.
- In a medium bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, and salt. This step ensures even distribution and helps prevent clumping.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter until creamy. Gradually add the granulated sugar, continuing to beat until the mixture is light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition to ensure a smooth batter.
- Gradually add the sifted dry ingredients to the butter mixture, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix, as this can affect the cake’s texture.
- Stir in the fresh lemon juice and vanilla extract, which will add depth and brightness to the cake’s flavor.
- Pour the batter into the prepared tube pan, smoothing the top with a spatula. Bake in the preheated oven for 1 hour and 25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely. This helps prevent the cake from breaking apart.
Notes
◆ Room Temperature Ingredients: Ensure that your butter, eggs, and other refrigerated ingredients are at room temperature before starting. This helps achieve a smoother batter and better texture.
◆ Sifting Dry Ingredients: Sifting the flour, baking powder, and salt together prevents clumps and ensures even distribution, leading to a more consistent cake.
◆ Avoid Overmixing: Overmixing the batter can lead to a dense cake. Mix until ingredients are just combined.
◆ Baking Time: Oven temperatures can vary, so start checking the cake at the 1-hour mark. If the top is browning too quickly, cover it loosely with aluminum foil.