I couldn’t help but share this recipe with you all – it’s a classic from my grandma’s kitchen that I absolutely adore. It’s a plain pound cake, simple in its ingredients, but rich and decadent in taste. The mere mention of it takes me back to those cozy afternoons spent in my grandma’s quaint little kitchen, the smell of vanilla wafting in the air as she lovingly baked this cake. This recipe is a tribute to those cherished times and to the love and warmth that only grandma’s cooking can bring. The pound cake, a staple in many households, has a history that dates back to the 1700s. It gets its name from the traditional recipe that called for a pound each of flour, sugar, eggs, and butter. Although the proportions have changed over time, the essence of the cake remains the same – it is dense yet moist, sweet yet not overpoweringly so. It serves as the perfect canvas for a variety of toppings and glazes, but I prefer it plain, just as my grandma used to make it. Baking this cake is not difficult, but the key is in the details. The ingredients should be at room temperature to ensure even mixing. The baking temperature needs to be low to allow the cake to cook evenly without drying out. Most importantly, you need to be patient. Yes, it takes time, but believe me, the wait is worth it. Every bite of this cake is a mouthful of nostalgia, a sweet reminder of the past, and a celebration of the simple joys of life. I am excited to share this recipe with you and I hope it brings as much joy to your kitchen as it does to mine. So put on your apron, preheat your oven, and let’s get baking!
Ingredients
- 3 c. sugar
- 3 c. Swans Down cake flour
- 7 eggs (medium)
- 1 c. milk
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 1 tsp. vanilla flavoring
- 1 tsp. butternut flavoring
- 1 1/2 c. Crisco
Baking Instructions
- Mix all ingredients in a mixing bowl.
- Pour into pound cake pan. Bake at 300° for 1 1/2 hours.
Calorie: 400
Total cooking time: 1 hour 30 mins
Difficulty level: easy
The Great Pound Cake Escapade
Hello there, culinary enthusiasts! Gather ’round, for I’m about to share a tale of gastronomic proportions: the saga of my Plain Pound Cake preparation. Now, don’t let the word “plain” fool you, this story is anything but.
The Ingredients: More Than Meets the Eye
First things first, let’s talk about the ingredients. We’ve got 3 c. of sugar, 3 c. of Swans Down cake flour, 7 quacking-good eggs (medium, because size matters), 1 c. of milk (fresh from the cow… or the grocery store, your pick), a pinch (1/2 tsp.) of salt, 1 tsp. of vanilla flavoring, 1 tsp. of butternut flavoring, and 1 1/2 c. of Crisco. Yes, you heard right, Crisco – the secret weapon in our arsenal!
Begin the Mixing Marathon
Next, we move on to the mixing. Now, I don’t know about you, but there’s something deeply satisfying about tossing a bunch of ingredients into a bowl and transforming it into something delicious. It’s like being a wizard, but instead of a wand, you have a spatula. Anyway, I digress.
All the ingredients go into the mixing bowl, creating a cacophony of colors and textures. The eggs wobble around like little yellow suns, the sugar and flour create a mini sandstorm, and the Crisco… well, the Crisco just kind of sits there, looking smug.
Baking: A Test of Patience
Now comes the part that tests the patience of saints and chefs alike: the baking. The mixture, now a harmonious blend of all our ingredients, goes into the pound cake pan. The oven, preheated to a cozy 300°, welcomes the pan like a long-lost friend.
And then… we wait.
For 1 1/2 hours, the divine smell of baking cake wafts through the kitchen, teasing your nostrils and making your stomach growl like an impatient bear. It’s a form of torture, I tell you.
The Sweet Reward
After what feels like a lifetime, the cake is finally done. Golden brown, smelling like vanilla, butternut, and a touch of victory, it sits on the counter, cooling. It’s a masterpiece, a testament to the power of sugar, eggs, milk, and a dash of patience.
In Conclusion: A Cake Odyssey
In the end, my friends, what we have is not just a Plain Pound Cake. It’s a symphony of flavors, a testament to the power of simple ingredients, and a reminder that sometimes, the most ordinary things can create the most extraordinary experiences.
And the best part? You get to eat your masterpiece.
So, dear reader, I urge you to embark on your own Pound Cake escapade. Who knows what tales you’ll have to share? But remember, the journey is just as sweet as the destination… especially when it involves cake.
