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Five Flavor Pound Cake Recipe

Five Flavor Pound Cake Recipe


  • Author: Diana Carrozza
  • Total Time: 1 hour 35 minutes

Ingredients

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For the Cake:

  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 sticks (1 cup) unsalted butter, softened
  • ½ cup shortening
  • 3 cups granulated sugar
  • 5 large eggs, at room temperature
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon lemon extract
  • 1 teaspoon butter extract
  • 1 teaspoon almond extract
  • 1 teaspoon coconut extract
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt

For the Glaze:

  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons milk
  • ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ¼ teaspoon lemon extract
  • ¼ teaspoon butter extract
  • ¼ teaspoon almond extract
  • ¼ teaspoon coconut extract

Instructions

Step 1: Preheat and Prepare the Pan

  1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C).
  2. Grease and flour a 10-inch Bundt or tube pan, ensuring all crevices are well-coated to prevent sticking.

Step 2: Mix the Dry Ingredients

In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.

Step 3: Cream Butter, Shortening, and Sugar

  1. In a large mixing bowl, beat the butter and shortening with a hand or stand mixer until light and fluffy.
  2. Gradually add the sugar, continuing to beat until fully incorporated and creamy.

Step 4: Incorporate Eggs

Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.

Step 5: Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients

  1. Reduce the mixer speed to low.
  2. Alternate adding the dry ingredients and milk to the creamed mixture, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients.
  3. Stir in the five extracts (vanilla, lemon, butter, almond, and coconut) until evenly blended.

Step 6: Bake

  1. Pour the batter into the prepared pan.
  2. Bake for 1 hour and 15 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  3. Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack.

Step 7: Prepare the Glaze

  1. In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, milk, and the five extracts.
  2. Drizzle the glaze over the cooled cake.

Notes

  • Room Temperature Ingredients: Ensure eggs, butter, and milk are at room temperature for a smoother batter.
  • Pan Prep: Grease and flour the pan thoroughly to prevent sticking.
  • Cooling Tip: Allow the cake to cool completely before glazing to ensure the glaze sets properly.
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 1 hour 15 minutes