Million Dollar Pound Cake

 

Here’s a recipe for a Million Dollar Pound Cake that’s rich, buttery, and absolutely delicious:

Ingredients:

• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup vegetable shortening
• 3 cups granulated sugar
• 6 large eggs, at room temperature
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon almond extract (optional)
• 1 cup whole milk, at room temperature

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C). Grease and flour a 10-inch bundt pan or two 9x5-inch loaf pans.

2. Mix dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.

3. Cream butter and shortening: In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, vegetable shortening, and sugar. Beat with an electric mixer on medium-high speed for about 4-5 minutes until the mixture is light and fluffy.

4. Add eggs: Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Add the vanilla extract and almond extract (if using), and mix to combine.

5. Alternate adding dry ingredients and milk: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture in 3 parts, alternating with the milk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined after each addition.

6. Pour batter into pan: Pour the batter into the prepared bundt pan or loaf pans, smoothing the top with a spatula.

7. Bake: Bake for 1 hour to 1 hour and 15 minutes (for a bundt pan) or about 1 hour for loaf pans. Start checking for doneness at the 1-hour mark by inserting a toothpick into the center. If it comes out clean, the cake is ready.

8. Cool: Let the cake cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.

9. Serve: Once cooled, slice and enjoy this buttery, decadent pound cake!

This Million Dollar Pound Cake is perfect for any occasion and has a rich flavor that is sure to impress. Enjoy!