Description
Black People’s Pound Cake is a Southern classic, known for its rich, buttery flavor and perfectly moist texture. This traditional cake has been passed down through generations and is a staple at family gatherings, holiday celebrations, and Sunday dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- ½ cup shortening
- 3 cups granulated sugar
- 6 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat & Prep: Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C) and grease a Bundt pan.
- Cream Butter & Sugar: Beat butter, shortening, and sugar until fluffy.
- Add Eggs: Mix in eggs one at a time.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: Whisk flour, baking powder, and salt in a separate bowl.
- Alternate Mixing: Add dry ingredients alternately with milk, beginning and ending with flour.
- Stir in Vanilla: Mix just until combined.
- Bake: Pour batter into the pan and bake for 60–75 minutes.
- Cool & Serve: Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
Notes
- Use room temperature ingredients for a smooth batter.
- Do not overmix the flour to avoid a dense cake.
- Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days at room temperature.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 38g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Carbohydrates: 58g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
Keywords: Southern pound cake, traditional pound cake, homemade pound cake, butter pound cake