Pound cake has been around since the 1700’s and gets its name for containing a pound each of flour, butter, eggs, and sugar. It is a simple recipe with few ingredients and one that we believe every home cook should know! Now, our recipe varies slightly from the 4 basic ingredients, […]
Grilled Pound Cake with Coffee Ganache
Makes 8 servings Ingredients 1 Pound Cake, cut into 1-inch-thick slices 1 cup Coffee Ganache 1 cup whipped cream or vanilla ice cream 1 cup coarsely chopped toasted hazelnuts Directions Preheat a gas grill to medium-high. If you are using a charcoal grill, build a fire and let it burn […]
Matcha-Swirled Pound Cake
Makes one 8 1/2-inch loaf Unsweetened matcha powder is bitter, so if you prefer a milder matcha flavor, use less matcha powder. The matcha is not structural, so you can use as little as none (for just a great pound cake!) or as much as 1/3 cup. Ingredients 3 tablespoons […]
Pound Cake
Makes two 8-inch loaves Ingredients 3/4 cup butter, room temperature 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar 2 1/2 tablespoons honey 1 1/2 teaspoons salt 1/4 cup nonfat powdered milk 8 eggs, room temperature 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 3/4 cup sour cream, room temperature 2 cups plus 2 tablespoons cake flour […]
Sour Cream Pound Cakes with Chocolate-Cherry Glaze
Makes 3 cakes Ingredients 4 1/2 cups cake flour 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 1/4 cup heavy cream, room temperature 8 eggs, room temperature 1 tablespoon vanilla extract 1 1/4 cup sour cream 1 1/2 cups (3 sticks) butter, room temperature 2 1/4 cups sugar 1/3 cup honey 2 teaspoons […]