ORIGINAL POUND CAKE FROM 1700'S ENGLAND RECIPE - (4.2/5)

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Original Pound Cake from 1700's England Recipe - (4.2/5) image

Provided by francesn

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 lb sugar ( 2 cups)
1 lb butter, room temp.
1 lb flour, sifted with salt ( (4 cups before sifting)
1 dozen egg
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon fresh lemon rind, grated

Steps:

  • Preheat oven 325 degrees. In mixing bowl cream butter and sugar. Add 1 egg at a time, beating after each. Gradually add sifted flour, 1/2 cup at a time, til all blended. Add lemon juice and lemon rind, blend inches. Pour into a buttered and floured tube pan. Bake 1hr 15mins to 1hr 30mins; Til toothpick in center comes out clean.

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