Butter Almond Pound Cake

Pound cakes originated in Europe in the 18th century and were traditionally made with a pound each of flour, butter, sugar, and eggs, hence the name.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 110 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 9.

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Butter Almond Pound Cake

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American Courses: Any, Dessert Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 60 min Rest Time 30 min Total Time 1 hr 50 mins

Servings: 10 Calories: 4000

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 200 gram Butter
• 200 gram Sugar
• 4 unit Eggs
• 200 gram All-Purpose Flour
• 2 teaspoon Baking Powder
• ¹⁄₄ teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Almond Extract
• ¹⁄₄ cup Milk
• ¹⁄₂ cup Sliced Almonds

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
3. Beat in the eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
4. In a separate bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with the milk.
5. Stir in the almond extract.
6. Pour the batter into a greased and floured loaf pan. Sprinkle the sliced almonds on top.
7. Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
8. Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then remove from the pan and cool completely on a wire rack.
9. Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 10

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 400kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 25g39%

Total Carbohydrate 40g14%

Sugars 20g

Protein 6g12%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.