Grandma's Five Flavor Pound Cake

If you're searching for a pound cake that delivers layers of flavor in every bite, this Ultimate Flavor Fusion Pound Cake is a must-try. Bursting with a blend of five distinct extracts, this cake brings a complex yet perfectly balanced taste that’s hard to resist.

Each ingredient plays its role in creating a moist, buttery cake with just the right sweetness. The homemade glaze adds the final touch of creamy, citrusy goodness. Ready to bake a cake that impresses? Let’s dive in!

Photo byBrie Goldman

Ingredients

Cake:

• Eggs: Use six large eggs at room temperature for the richest texture.
• Milk: Any cow's milk will work, but whole milk is preferred for a denser crumb.
• Flour: You’ll need 3 cups of all-purpose flour, plus a bit extra to dust your baking pan.
• Baking Powder: Essential for that perfect rise.
• Salt: Just a pinch to enhance the flavors.
• Flavor Extracts: This cake gets its punch from vanilla, lemon, coconut, butter, and rum extracts.
• Butter: Go for 3 sticks of softened butter for the classic pound cake richness.
• Sugar: Stick with granulated sugar for a smooth, sweet base.

Glaze:

• Powdered Sugar: The foundation of a good glaze, providing sweetness without graininess.
• Whipping Cream: Add creaminess and smoothness to the icing.
• Extracts: A blend of vanilla and lemon extract gives a tangy, sweet topping.
• Salt: Just a dash to round out the glaze’s flavor.

Directions

1. Prep Ingredients: Allow your eggs and milk to come to room temperature for about 30 minutes. Preheat your oven to 350°F. Grease and flour a 12-cup bundt or tube pan, then set it aside.
2. Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
3. Wet Ingredients: In a separate container, mix together your milk, vanilla, lemon, coconut, butter, and rum extracts. Set aside.
4. Creaming the Butter and Sugar: In a stand mixer, beat the softened butter on medium-high speed until smooth and creamy. Gradually add sugar, beating for about 8-10 minutes until the mixture is light and fluffy. This step helps create a perfectly airy cake.
5. Add Eggs: Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
6. Mix Dry and Wet Ingredients: With your mixer on low speed, alternate adding the flour mixture and the milk mixture into the butter mixture. Start and end with the flour, beating just until each addition is incorporated. Avoid over-mixing.
7. Bake: Pour the batter evenly into the prepared pan. Bake for 40-50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. If the top starts to brown too quickly, loosely cover with foil during the last 15 minutes.
8. Cool: Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before turning it out onto a wire rack to cool completely.

Glaze

1. Make the Glaze: In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, 1 tablespoon of whipping cream, vanilla, lemon extract, and salt. Slowly add more cream until the glaze reaches your preferred drizzling consistency.
2. Glaze the Cake: Once the cake is fully cooled, drizzle the glaze over the top. Let it set before serving for a perfect, flavorful finish.

Storage Tips

To keep your Ultimate Flavor Fusion Pound Cake fresh, store it in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. Want to save some for later? Freeze the cake for up to 3 months. Just remember—skip the glaze before freezing! Once thawed, you can add the glaze and enjoy a fresh slice.

This cake is perfect for a gathering or simply to enjoy as a treat with coffee or tea. Give it a try, and you’ll see why this flavor-packed pound cake is a winner!

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