YULETIDE POUND CAKE

Yuletide Pound Cake image

I always serve this beautiful cake when we decorate our Christmas tree. The little ones love to snack on it and have their dessert before dinner. -Lorraine Caland, Shuniah, Ontario

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h15m

Yield 12-16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup shortening
3 cups sugar
5 large eggs, room temperature
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon rum extract
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 cup sour cream
GLAZE:
1 cup confectioners' sugar
2 to 3 teaspoons whole milk

Steps:

In a large bowl, cream the butter, shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in extracts. Combine flour and baking powder; gradually add to creamed mixture alternately with sour cream just until combined. , Pour into a greased and floured 10-in. fluted tube pan. Bake at 350° for 60-70 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. , Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack to cool completely. Combine glaze ingredients; drizzle over cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 471 calories, Fat 22g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 107mg cholesterol, Sodium 169mg sodium, Carbohydrate 64g carbohydrate (44g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.