Southern Pound Cake

August 08, 2013

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Old-fashioned desserts don't seem to be very common nowadays, but I love a good raisin bun or a hearty slice of homemade pound cake. How about you? I vote to bring them back! With a lemon-fresh, moist, spongy base, and a pretty dusting of powdered sugar, its taste is completely timeless. It's sure to win first prize at the county fair, but it doesn't need a blue ribbon to strike my fancy. It's totally delectable and unbelievably easy to make! I hope you'll give it

1/2 c. shortening
2 sticks (1 cup) butter
1 lb. (3 c.) powdered sugar
6 eggs
2 c. flour
3/4 t. salt
1 T. lemon extract

In the bowl of an electric mixer, beat together shortening, butter, and powdered sugar. Add eggs, one at a time, mixing in between each. Add flour, salt and lemon extract, and mix until well-combined. ...
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Nutritions

Calories
996

Sodium
265mg
11% DV

Fat
46g
71% DV

Protein
10g
20% DV

Carbs
137g
46% DV

Fiber
3g
14% DV