Pound Cake

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bncncnmn Posted 19 Aug 2007 , 6:51pm
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Okay, I have now tried 2 scratch pound cakes and they were horrible. Tried a peach one that just tasted like bad carrot cake and a malted milk one and it was so dry. So my question is are all pound cakes that dry or could it be because it was from scratch. Thanks

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Momof4luvscakes Posted 19 Aug 2007 , 7:09pm
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Pound cakes tend to be drier, my favorite is a cream cheese pound cake that is delicious!

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JanH Posted 19 Aug 2007 , 8:13pm
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Here's a multi-linked thread with (Smack Your Mama) pound cake recipes, tutorial, hints and tips. icon_smile.gif

http://cakecentral.com/cake-decorating-ftopicp-2765703-.html
(Disregard post title - this is about pound cakes.)

Chocolate Pound Cake Recipes:

http://cakecentral.com/cake-decorating-ftopict-403803-.html

HTH

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JodieF Posted 19 Aug 2007 , 10:26pm
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I love making pound cake. This is by far my favorite recipe:

Cream Cheese Poundcake

1 1/2 cups butter, softened 8 oz. cream cheese, softened
3 cups sugar 6 large eggs 1 1/2 t. vanilla 3 cups flour 1/8 t. salt

Beat butter and cream cheese for 2 minutes, until mixture is creamy. Gradually add sugar, beating 5-7 minutes until very light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating just until yellow disappears. Add vanilla, mixing well. Combine flour and salt, gradually add to butter mixture, beating at low speed until blended after each addition. Pour batter into a greased and floured 10 inch tube pan. Fill a 2 cup, ovenproof measuring cup with water and place in oven next to tube pan.

Bake at 300 degrees for 1 hour and 30 minutes, or until toothpick inserted into center of cake comes out clean. Cool in pan for 15 minutes; remove from pan and cool completely.

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kjgjam22 Posted 24 Aug 2007 , 5:21am
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barefoot contessa has a lemon cake...it is a pound cake, it is nice. it has a lemon syrup that you pour over it but you could leave it out if you wanted. i am trying to find the link. if i dont i will scan it.

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kjgjam22 Posted 24 Aug 2007 , 5:30am
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here is the recipe ....

Lemon Cakes Copyright 2001, Barefoot Contessa Parties!

1/2 pound (2 sticks) unsalted butter at room temperature
2 1/2 cups granulated sugar, divided
4 extra-large eggs, at room temperature
1/3 cup grated lemon zest lightly packed (6 to 8 large lemons - Use only fresh lemon juice and zest)
3 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon kosher salt
3/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
3/4 cup buttermilk, at room temperature
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
For the glaze:
2 cups confectioners' sugar
3 1/2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice

http://leitesculinaria.com/3013/recipes-barefoot-contessa-lemon-cake.html
(mod edited to provide link.)

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GI Posted 24 Aug 2007 , 5:38am
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icon_biggrin.gif THANKS!

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