ALMOND POUND CAKE

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I'm happy to share a third-generation family recipe with you. This almond pound cake is rich and buttery and it has a lovely golden brown crust. Seasonal fresh fruit is perfect with this one. -Margie Dalton, Chicago, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h20m

Yield 2 cakes (12 servings each).

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 cups butter, softened
4 cups confectioners' sugar
6 eggs
1 teaspoon almond extract
3 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
Fresh raspberries and whipped cream, optional

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325°. In a large bowl, cream butter and confectioners' sugar until light and fluffy, about 5 minutes. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in extract. Combine flour and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture. Beat just until combined., Transfer to two greased 8x4-in. loaf pans. Bake 60-70 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks. Serve with raspberries and whipped cream if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 289 calories, Fat 17g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 94mg cholesterol, Sodium 176mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (19g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 3g protein.

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