Pound Cake
Posted on January 3rd, 2013 in Stories
Pound cake.
Over Christmas, I made Ben’s grandmother’s pound cake. Nana, heaven bless her soul, was known for her perfect pound cake.
Luckily, I made a pound cake that Ben said would make Nana proud.
And while I can’t share Nana’s pound cake as it’s a family secret, I can share one just like it.
Three things to remember:
- always put the cake in a cold oven
- almond extract and vanilla extract
- Cake flour (If you have all purpose, shift it first. Trust me.)
One bite and it’ll be Christmas all over again.
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January 3rd, 2013 at 3:19 am
Sounds wonderful doll…love cake
)) Happy new Year to you…I hope it’s a wonderful one!! xx
January 3rd, 2013 at 4:29 am
Happy New Year, Miranda! Sounds like a tasty pound cake to me…..my grandmother had a good one too, but I never put it in a cold oven. Must try this one.
January 3rd, 2013 at 5:20 am
I’ve never seen a pound cake recipe, but this one is definitely going into the list.
January 3rd, 2013 at 5:48 am
Mmmm…pound cake. I want some now, now, now!!
January 3rd, 2013 at 5:58 am
Mmm….I love pound cake! I have my grandmother’s recipe and it sounds very similar to the one you posted.
January 3rd, 2013 at 7:08 am
More like put on the pounds cake. (except for pretty skinny girls like you)
January 3rd, 2013 at 7:11 am
Nice remembrance of a loved one.
January 3rd, 2013 at 7:59 am
Look delicious Duckie!!
January 3rd, 2013 at 8:01 am
Who doesn’t need the secret to perfect pound cake!! Now I feel part of the club! Happy New Year!!
January 3rd, 2013 at 8:25 am
I’ve been looking for a perfect poundcake recipe. The Knight loves ‘em, but is VERY picky.
January 3rd, 2013 at 10:24 am
Mmmm… so delicious!
January 3rd, 2013 at 5:29 pm
Nana is smiling and so proud you treasure the famlly heritage. Beautuful cake.
January 3rd, 2013 at 5:51 pm
Your pound cake looks yummy.
January 3rd, 2013 at 11:05 pm
Such great tips on how to make a good pound cake! I didn’t realise that the cake had to go into a cold oven! The things no one tells you – until they do.
January 4th, 2013 at 7:29 pm
Remove 2 tbsp of all purpose flour per cup and replace them with 2 tbsp of corn starch. Voila! Cake flour. I’m so proud of you for carrying on Ben’s Nana’s tradition!
January 5th, 2013 at 12:00 pm
it’s hard to beat a good pound cake, and i think everybody’s grandma must have an awesome recipe! kudos to you for your re-creation!