German Gold Pound Cake
German Gold Pound Cake is a classic treat that dessert lovers have been enjoying for generations. Whip up your own version with this simple recipe, one of the best pound cake recipes from scratch you'll find. Enjoy a slice on its own or topped with berries; no matter how you serve it, this pound cake is incredibly tasty.
Ingredients
- 2 cups sugar
- 1 cup butter, softened
- 3 1/2 cups cake flour
- 1 1/4 cup milk
- 1 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 2 teaspoons vanilla
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 6 egg yolks
- dash lemon juice, to taste
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
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Grease and flour a 10-inch tube or Bundt pan (you can also use two 9 x 5-inch loaf pans).
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In a large bowl, beat sugar and butter until just blended. Increase mixer speed to high and beat until fluffy.
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Reduce mixer speed to low and add flour plus the remaining ingredients. Add a good squeeze of lemon juice for extra flavor.
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Beat batter slowly at first and then increasing speed to high on mixer. Beat 2 minutes.
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Spoon batter into pan(s) and bake for 45 to 50 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool cake in pan for 10 minutes and then turn out onto wire rack. Cool completely before serving.
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