POUND CAKE FROM HEAVEN

 

 INGREDIENTS:

1½ cups unsalted butter, softened

3 cups sugar

5 large eggs

3 cups all-purpose soft-wheat flour (White Lily)

1 tsp baking powder

¼ tsp salt

1 (5-oz) can evaporated milk

⅔ cup heavy cream

2 Tbsp vanilla extract

1 tsp almond extract

 DIRECTIONS:

Preheat your oven to 350ºF and generously grease and flour a 10-inch tube pan. Set it aside for later use.

In the bowl of a stand mixer, place the softened butter and beat it at medium speed for 6 minutes until it turns delightfully light and fluffy.

Gradually add the sugar to the butter and beat for an additional minute, creating a smooth and creamy mixture.

One at a time, add the eggs to the mixture, beating just until the yolk disappears into the batter.

In a separate bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt, making sure they are well mixed.

In another bowl, combine the evaporated milk and heavy cream.

Now, it’s time to add both the flour mixture and the cream mixture to the butter mixture alternately. Start with ⅓ of the flour mixture, followed by half of the cream mixture, then another ⅓ of the flour mixture, the rest of the cream mixture, and finally the last ⅓ of the flour mixture. Beat at a slow speed after each addition, ensuring everything is well combined.

Stir in the vanilla and almond extract, infusing the batter with their wonderful flavors.

Pour the delightful batter into the prepared tube pan, ready to be transformed into a scrumptious cake.

Bake your masterpiece in the preheated oven for 60 to 75 minutes or until a long wooden pick inserted in the center comes out clean. The aroma will be divine!

Once out of the oven, let the cake cool in the pan on a wire rack for 1 hour. The anticipation is building!

Gently remove the cake from the pan and continue cooling it on a wire rack until it reaches the perfect level of coolness.

Serve slices of this Pound Cake from Heaven to your loved ones, and watch their faces light up with joy! It’s an absolute delight for any occasion, whether it’s a cozy family gathering or a special celebration. Enjoy every heavenly bite!