See why its been a beloved dessert for decades.
Brie Goldman
Five flavor pound cake is anostalgic dessert recipethat’s popular in the South.
The finished cake is moist, rich, and filled with flavor thanks to five extracts.
Credit:Brie Goldman
We’ll walk you through our Test Kitchen’s five flavorpound cake recipe.
Plus, get our tips for customizing the cake with your favorite flavors.
What Are the Five Flavors?
The result is a flavorful cake that has fruity notes and rich flavor.
you’re able to leave out any of the extracts if you prefer.
it’s possible for you to also substitute other flavors like pecan extract or cherry extract.
Many of our recipe testers found that butter was the strongest flavor that came through.
Prep Pan
Preheat oven to 350F.
Grease and flour a 12- cup fluted tube pan; set aside.
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a medium bowl combine flour, baking powder, and salt.
Gradually add sugar, beating about 10 minutes or until light and fluffy.
Add eggs one at a time, beating 1 minute after each addition and scraping bowl frequently.
Bake and Serve
Transfer batter into prepared pan and spread evenly.
Cool in pan on a wire rack for 10 minutes.
Remove cake from pan; cool completely on wire rack.
Stir in additional whipping cream until icing reaches drizzling consistency.
Store at room temperature for up to 3 days.
For longer storage,freeze up to 3 months.
Do not glaze the cake before freezing.
Once thawed, add the glaze and serve.
