Old Fashion Pound Cake
Family traditions are a fun way for us to connect with older generations. There is something to said for spending Christmas morning eating a breakfast that is traditional to your culture, or a special first day of school activity that your mom did with you and you continue with your kids. A few weeks ago John and I flew to Missouri for a little family get together, just the girls with the exception of John. We had a great time and enjoyed having 4 generations together! Did I mention that John took his first steps?!? Well, My grandmother made a delicious pound cake that was, well delicious! As soon as I got home I called my mom and told her I had to have the recipe.
The recipe is pretty simple, and you are going to love the end result. I debated changing it up and putting my own spin on grandma’s pound cake, but decided why change it if it’s so perfect already. I hope you enjoy this old fashioned pound cake as much as I do.
Gather all of your ingredients together before you start and enjoy. I used a simple loaf pan that I keep on hand for baking all of my breads and heavy cakes. I have been eyeing some beautiful decorative baking pans that I might need to invest in to give my cakes a little something extra. I just can’t decided yet so I am still shopping around on that one. If you are using a loaf pan, you can make sure to have a few feet worth of parchment paper on hand so that I could wrap up a few slices with that and tie with baker’s twine to send over to friends in our neighborhood. I’m thinking about remaking it today and I think I will go with several loafs!
- 2 c. Flour
- 5 Eggs
- 1 2/3 c. Sugar
- 1 c. Butter
- 1 tsp. Vanilla
- Cream Butter, Sugar and Vanilla together.
- Add in 1 egg at a time, mixing well.
- Fold in flour.
- Pour into greased angel food or loaf pan.
- Bake at 300 degrees for 1 hour and 30 minutes. Watch closely.
Those tried and true recipes of grandmothers are sometimes the very best. Thanks for sharing on Snickerdoodle Sunday.
I always love a good slice of pound cake! Yours looks delicious!
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We all run after bigger and better, we often forget how amazing the old fashion, simple recipes are. Thanks for joining the Thursday Favorite Things Blog Hop!
I love pound cake! This looks especially delicious! 🙂 Thanks for sharing. Pinning and visiting form Crafty and Delicious Party.
Wow. This recipe sounds so simple and so amazing!
Can I just say YAY! I love sweet desserts but there is nothing like the simple to make the perfect dish and pound cake is just that. Simple but completely satisfying. This is definitely a recipe I want to add to my Must Try list…thanks so much for sharing it with us at Turn It Up Tuesday!
We are in love with your “OLD FASIONED POUND CAKE” at Nibbles By Nic and featuring this Monday at MUNCHING MONDAYS #110!!!! Cant wait to see you again!!! xo Nic
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Thanks for the recipe. Linda @Crafts a la mode