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Classic Million Dollar Pound Cake Recipe

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Make this rich, buttery, and moist pound cake using simple ingredients for a truly decadent dessert that lives up to its name.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup whole milk

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 325 degrees Fahrenheit. Grease and flour a 10-inch tube pan or Bundt pan.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy. This takes about 5 minutes with an electric mixer.
  3. Beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
  4. Mix in the vanilla extract, almond extract, and salt. Scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed.
  5. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour and milk.
  6. Gradually add the flour mixture to the butter mixture, alternating with the milk, beginning and ending with the flour. Mix only until just combined; do not overmix.
  7. Pour the batter into the prepared pan.
  8. Bake for 1 hour and 15 minutes to 1 hour and 30 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
  9. Let the cake cool in the pan on a wire rack for 15 minutes.
  10. Invert the cake onto the wire rack and allow it to cool completely before slicing.

Notes

  • For a denser, cream cheese version, substitute 8 ounces of softened cream cheese for 1 stick (1/2 cup) of the butter.
  • Do not open the oven door during the first 45 minutes of baking to prevent the cake from falling.
  • This cake tastes best when made a day ahead and stored covered at room temperature.

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