MILLION DOLLAR POUND CAKE Million Dollar Pound Cake is a buttery and decadent dessert to serve for any occasion. It is perfectly delicious served plain or topped with whipped cream and fresh berries. Easy enough for any day of the week and a great dessert for celebrations, holidays and special occasions. PREP TIME 15 minutes INGREDIENTS INSTRUCTIONS Freeze cake wrapped in several layers of plastic wrap and place in a freezer bag or a layer of foil up to 6 months.
4.5 Stars (76 Reviews)
COOK TIME 1 hour 40 minutes
TOTAL TIME 1 hour 55 minutes
1 pound of salted butter (4 sticks), room temperature
3 cups sugar
6 large eggs, room temperature
4 cups all purpose flour
¾ cup milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon almond extract
shortening or butter for greasing the pan
additional flour for flouring the pan
Whipped Cream and fresh fruit for serving, optional
Preheat oven to 300°.
Add softened butter to a large mixer bowl and beat at medium speed for 5 minutes. Gradually add in sugar while mixing and continue to mix until batter is fluffy and light in color.
Mix in eggs one at a time with the mixer running until all incorporated.
Add flour a bit at a time, alternating with milk and mix well.
Fold in vanilla and almond extracts.
Prepare Bundt or tube pan by greasing with shortening or butter and then dusting with flour.
Pour batter into pan and smooth evenly.
Bake on the center rack of the oven for 1 hour 30 minutes to 1 hour 40 minutes or until a sharp knife inserted into center comes out clean.
Remove from oven and allow cake to cool 10 minutes. Loosen edges of cake with a sharp knife and invert onto a wire rack to cool completely.
Serve plain or with whipped cream and fresh fruit if desired.
NOTES
Store cooled cake wrapped tight with plastic wrap at room temperature up to 3 days or in refrigerator up to 7 days.
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