OLD FASHIONED COFFEE POUND CAKE

Old Fashioned Coffee Pound Cake image

Provided by HokiesMom

Categories Dessert

Time 1h50m

Yield 1 cake, 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon salt
2 cups butter, softened
2 1/2 cups granulated sugar
7 large eggs
1 cup extra strong coffee, double-strength, at room temperature
powdered sugar, for sprinkling over the pound cake

Steps:

Heat oven to 350F and butter a 10-inch tube pan.
Mix the flour, baking powder, cinnamon and salt in a medium bowl, set aside.
Beat the butter and granulated sugar in a large bowl with an electric mixer set on medium speed until light and fluffly.
Add the eggs, 1` at a time, beating well after each addition.
Add the flour mixture alternatetly in thirds with the coffee, beating after each addition until smooth.
Pour the batter into the prepared pan.
Bake for 1 1/2 hours or until a toothpick comes out clean.
Remove the pan to a wire rack and cool for 10-15 minutes.
Loosen the cake from the sides of the pan with a spatula and gently remove the cake to a wire rack to cool completely.
After it is completely cool, sprinkle the cake with the powdered sugar.