MOIST POUND CAKE

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This recipe makes a flavorful, moist cake, wins all votes for flavor, texture, appearance, and general delectability.

Provided by Teresa Howell

Categories     Cakes

Time 2h

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 c unsifted cake flour
1 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
1 c butter, unsalted, at room temperature
1 2/3 c sugar
5 large eggs, at room temperature
2 tsp vanilla

Steps:

  • 1. 1) Preheat oven to 325* (F) 2) Spread solid shortening in a 9-inch tube pan. 3) Dust evenly with flour; tap out excess. 4) Set prepared pan aside. 5) Sift together flour, salt, and baking powder. 6) In a mixing bowl, beat butter until soft and fluffy. 7) Gradually add sugar and beat until very light and creamy.
  • 2. 8) Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
  • 3. 9) Beat in Vanilla.
  • 4. 10) By hand or on low speed, gradually stir in flour mixture, blend well.
  • 5. 11) Pour batter into prepared pan and bake in preheated oven for 40-45 minutes for tube pan, or until toothpick comes out clean. 12) Cool the cake in pan on a wire rack for 20 minutes. 13) Remove cake from pan, flip up-right, and cool completely on wire rack.

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