Elvis Presley’s Favorite Whipping Cream Pound Cake

Elvis Presley’s favorite cake was the Whipping Cream Pound Cake, and he loved it so much that he often requested his cooks to make it for him at Graceland.

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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Elvis Presley’s Favorite Whipping Cream Pound Cake

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American Courses: Anytime, 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: 12 Calories: 5040

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 2 cup Butter
• 3 cups Sugar
• 6 large Eggs
• 3 cups All-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon Baking powder
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Salt
• 1 cup Whipping cream
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 1 cup Confectioners' sugar

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 325°F (165°C). Grease and flour a 10-inch tube pan.
2. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
3. In a separate bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with the whipping cream. Stir in the vanilla extract.
4. Pour the batter into the prepared tube pan and smooth the top. Bake for 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
5. Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Then, transfer the cake to a wire rack to cool completely.
6. Once the cake has cooled, dust with confectioners' sugar before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 12

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 420kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 20g31%

Total Carbohydrate 55g19%

Sugars 35g

Protein 5g10%

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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.