A pound of butter in the batter yields an ultra-moist cake that pairs well withfresh whipped creamand berries.

It’s also a highly customizable dessert that’s easily modified to accommodate your favorite flavor profiles.

What Is Million Dollar Pound Cake?

Baked million dollar pound cake

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Our million dollar pound cake is often served with whipped cream, berries, or chocolate sauce.

Generously butter and lightly flour a 10-inch tube pan.

Preheat oven to 325F.

Butter and flour coated bundt cake pan

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Gradually add sugar, beating until the mixture is light and fluffy, 2 to 3 minutes.

Mix in extracts and salt, if applicable.

Pour batter evenly into the prepared pan.

Adding sugar to cake btter

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Serve

Serve with sweetened whipped cream and berries, if desired.

Combine Cream and Sugar

In a small bowl, add 1/2 cupheavy whipping creamand 2 teaspoons sugar.

Beat

Beat on medium-high speed until soft to medium peaks form.

Adding eggs to pound cake batter

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Store at room temperature for up to 3 days.

For longer storage,freezefor up to 3 months.

Whipping the room-temperature butter, sugar, and eggs in stages incorporates air, which helps the cake rise.

Pound cake batter in pan

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Pound cake calls for more butter than other cakes.

Many other cakes also call for baking soda or baking powder, whereas pound cake does not.

2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Pan of pound cake on cooling rack

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Slice of pound cake with whipped cream and blueberries

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