Description
Paula Deen’s Mama’s Pound Cake delivers Southern comfort in a classic dessert. Creamy butter, rich eggs, and pure vanilla create a silky texture that melts in your mouth, inviting you to savor each delectable slice of heritage and tradition.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 5 eggs
- 3 cups sugar
- 3 cups all purpose flour
- 1 cup milk
- ½ lb (227 grams) butter
- ½ cup vegetable shortening
Liquid and Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup milk
Dry Ingredients:
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon fine salt
Instructions
- Prepare the baking environment by heating the oven to 350°F (175°C) and thoroughly coating a tube pan with butter and flour to prevent sticking.
- Create a creamy base by blending unsalted butter and vegetable shortening in a large mixing bowl until the mixture becomes uniformly smooth and fluffy.
- Incorporate granulated sugar gradually, thoroughly mixing after each addition to ensure even distribution and a consistent texture.
- Gently introduce whole eggs one at a time, thoroughly beating the mixture after each addition to maintain a light and airy consistency.
- In a separate mixing bowl, sift together all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt to eliminate potential lumps and ensure even ingredient dispersion.
- Alternately fold the dry ingredient mixture and whole milk into the butter mixture, beginning and concluding with the flour blend to maintain optimal batter consistency.
- Infuse the batter with pure vanilla extract, stirring until the mixture becomes completely smooth and well-integrated.
- Transfer the prepared batter into the prepared tube pan, ensuring an even distribution for consistent baking.
- Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 60 to 90 minutes, periodically checking doneness by inserting a clean toothpick into the center, which should emerge without raw batter.
- Remove the cake from the oven and allow it to rest in the pan for approximately 10-15 minutes to facilitate easier removal.
- Carefully transfer the cake to a wire cooling rack, letting it cool completely before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Verify Cake Readiness: A clean toothpick or minimal crumbs indicate the cake has fully baked after approximately one hour of cooking time.
- Mix Ingredients Strategically: Begin and conclude the mixing process with flour while alternating between dry ingredients and milk to maintain batter consistency.
- Incorporate Eggs Gradually: Adding eggs individually promotes smooth blending and prevents potential batter separation.
- Whip Butter and Sugar Completely: Extensive beating transforms butter, shortening, and sugar into a light, airy mixture essential for cake structure.
- Prepare Ingredients Thoughtfully: Allowing butter, eggs, and milk to reach room temperature before mixing creates a more uniform and tender cake texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 561
- Sugar: 51.4g
- Sodium: 140mg
- Fat: 26.7g
- Saturated Fat: 12.6g
- Carbohydrates: 75.1g
- Fiber: 0.8g
- Protein: 6.6g
- Cholesterol: 119mg