Description
A traditional Christmas pound cake that is rich and buttery with a hint of vanilla.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup dried fruit (raisins, cranberries, or cherries)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease and flour a 10-inch bundt pan.
- In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- In another bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the creamed mixture, alternating with the milk.
- Stir in the vanilla extract and dried fruit.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan.
- Bake for 1 hour or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
- Store in an airtight container.
- Can be served plain or with a glaze.
- Great for gifting during the holidays.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: christmas pound cake, holiday dessert, festive cake