Million Dollar Pound Cake

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✨ Million Dollar Pound Cake

Rich • Buttery • Smooth • Classic

This ultra-buttery, velvety pound cake truly tastes like a million bucks. It has a dense, moist crumb and a rich vanilla-almond flavor that makes it perfect for holidays, parties, or simple afternoon tea.

 Ingredients

For the Cake

  • 1 ½ cups (3 sticks) unsalted butter, softened

  • 3 cups granulated sugar

  • 6 large eggs

  • 4 cups all-purpose flour

  • ¾ cup whole milk

  • ¼ cup heavy cream

  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract

  • ½ teaspoon almond extract (optional but recommended)

  • ½ teaspoon salt

 Instructions

1. Preheat the Oven

Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C).
Grease and flour a 10-inch tube pan or large bundt pan.

2. Cream the Butter & Sugar

In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter until smooth and creamy.
Add sugar gradually and beat for 5–7 minutes until light and fluffy.

3. Add the Eggs

Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.

4. Combine Wet Ingredients

In a small bowl, whisk together the milk, heavy cream, vanilla, and almond extract.

5. Add Flour & Milk Alternately

Add the flour and milk mixture to the batter alternating, beginning and ending with the flour.
Mix on low speed until just combined — do not overmix.

6. Bake

Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
Bake for 1 hour 20 minutes to 1 hour 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

7. Cool & Serve

Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10–15 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack to cool completely.
Slice and enjoy!

✨ Tips for the Perfect Pound Cake

  • All ingredients should be room temperature.

  • Don’t rush the creaming step — it adds air for lift.

  • Bake low and slow for the finest crumb.

  • Add a dusting of powdered sugar or a simple glaze for extra sweetness.

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