Description
Indulge in the richness of a Million Dollar Pound Cake, a classic dessert that’s a must-try for all butter cake enthusiasts. This dense and buttery cake is perfect for any occasion, whether enjoyed on its own or dressed up with your favorite toppings.
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients:
- 1 lb (2 cups) unsalted butter (softened)
- 3 cups granulated sugar
- 6 large eggs (room temperature)
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup whole milk
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract (optional)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 300°F. Grease and flour a 10-inch tube or bundt pan.
- Cream butter and sugar: In a large bowl, cream the softened butter until smooth and fluffy. Gradually add the sugar and beat until light and airy, about 4–5 minutes.
- Add eggs and dry ingredients: Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. In a separate bowl, combine flour and salt. Add the flour mixture to the batter alternately with milk, beginning and ending with flour. Mix just until combined.
- Flavor and bake: Stir in vanilla and almond extract, if using. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top. Bake for 1 hour and 30 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. Slice and serve as is, or with berries and whipped cream.
Notes
- This dense, buttery cake is perfect for layering or serving with glazes and sauces.
- Make sure all ingredients are at room temperature for the best texture.
- Do not open the oven during baking to avoid sinking.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 530
- Sugar: 40g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 145mg
