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Aunt Gussie’s Pound Cake

Name: Aunt Gussie’s Pound Cake
Cook time: 120 min
Total time: 120 min
Yield: 8 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup unsalted butter, 2 sticks; 2 ¾ cups sugar; ½ cup shortening; 5 eggs; 1 cup whole milk; 1 teaspoon lemon extract; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 3 cups flour; 1 teaspoon baking powder; ¾ teaspoon salt; vanilla ice cream, for serving; fresh berry, for serving

By Tasty2 hr8 servings

Get ready to indulge in a family favorite with this scrumptious Aunt Gussie's Pound Cake! Rich, buttery, and oh-so-decadent, this cake is the perfect dessert for any occasion.

Instructions

1
In a large bowl, cream butter, sugar, and shortening together with a hand mixer.
2
Mix the eggs, one at a time, into the batter.
3
In a medium bowl, combine the milk, lemon extract, and vanilla extract.
4
In a separate medium bowl, whisk the flour, baking powder, and salt.
5
Alternately add the dry and wet ingredients into the batter.
6
Pour the batter equally into two greased and lightly floured loaf pans.
7
Bake in a non-preheated oven set to 350°F (180°C) for 1 hour, or until toothpick inserted comes out clean.
8
Cool for 30 minutes before slicing.
9
Serve with vanilla ice cream and berries.
10
Enjoy!