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🍰 Black Folks’ Classic Pound Cake
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🌟 Introduction
This Black Folks’ Pound Cake is rich, buttery, dense, and perfectly sweet—just like the ones passed down through generations. It’s the kind of cake that fills the house with warmth, brings family to the kitchen, and disappears fast at gatherings. Moist on the inside, golden on the outside, and full of vanilla flavor, this pound cake is a true soul-food dessert classic.
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🛒 Ingredients
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 3 cups granulated sugar
- 6 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup shortening
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
👩🍳 Instructions (Step-by-Step)
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C). Grease and flour a large bundt pan or tube pan well.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter, shortening, and sugar until light and fluffy (about 5 minutes).
- Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
- Mix in the vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the batter, alternating with the milk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients.
- Beat just until combined—do not overmix.
- Pour the batter evenly into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 1 hour 20 minutes to 1 hour 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool in the pan for 15 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack to cool completely.
🔥 Cooking Method
- Method: Creaming method
- Why it works: Creaming the fats and sugar creates air pockets, giving the cake its classic tender yet dense texture.
- Best Pan: Bundt or tube pan for even baking.
- Temperature Tip: Low and slow baking ensures a moist interior with no dry edges.
📜 History
Pound cake dates back to Europe, but it was African American kitchens that truly perfected it. Using pantry staples and personal touches, Black families transformed pound cake into a celebration dessert, often served at Sunday dinners, church events, weddings, and holidays. Each household had its own version—some with lemon, some with cream cheese—but the heart stayed the same.
🧁 Formation & Texture
- Crust: Golden and slightly crisp
- Inside: Dense, buttery, smooth, and moist
- Flavor: Rich vanilla with deep buttery notes
- Slice Test: Clean slices that hold their shape perfectly
❤️ For the Lovers of Pound Cake
This cake is for:
- Butter-cake lovers 🧈
- Old-school dessert fans
- Sunday dinner families
- Coffee & cake lovers ☕
- Anyone who loves a cake that tastes better the next day
🍽️ Serving Methods (Loved by Everyone)
- Serve plain with coffee or tea
- Dust with powdered sugar
- Top with fresh berries and whipped cream
- Add a drizzle of vanilla or lemon glaze
- Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream
🏁 Conclusion
This Black Folks’ Pound Cake is more than just a dessert—it’s tradition, comfort, and love baked into every slice. Simple ingredients, timeless flavor, and unforgettable texture make it a recipe worth keeping forever.
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