Italian Cream Pound Cake

May 09, 2023May 9, 20230 4
Delicious Italian Cream Pound Cake recipe for dessert lovers
in Dessert

Prep

25 min

Cook

75 min

Ready In

110 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1/2 cup butter , softened
1/2 cup shortening or 1/2 cup lard
1/2 cup mascarpone , soft or 1/2 cup cream cheese
2 cups sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon lemon extract
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 large eggs , room temperature
1/2 cup sour cream , room temperature
1/2 cup buttermilk , room temperature
2 lemons , zest and juice
3 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking powder

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
16
Calories
452
Sugar
26g
Fat
24g
Italian Cream Pound Cake is a classic dessert that is popular in the United States. Despite its name, the cake does not have Italian roots but is named after the creamy texture of the batter. This cake is made with butter, shortening, cream cheese, sugar, and buttermilk. It is spiced with lemon extract and vanilla extract and topped with a lemon glaze. The cake has a dense texture and a rich and buttery flavor. This recipe makes a delicious and impressive dessert that is perfect for any occasion.

Instructions

1.Preheat oven to 325°F. Grease and flour a 10-inch bundt pan.
2.In a large bowl, cream together the butter, shortening, mascarpone and sugar until light and fluffy.
3.Add salt, lemon and vanilla extracts; mix well.
4.Add eggs, one at a time, and beat well after each addition.
5.In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour and baking powder.
6.Gradually add the flour mixture to the butter mixture, alternately with the sour cream and buttermilk, mixing well after each addition.
7.Stir in the lemon zest and juice.
8.Pour the batter into the prepared pan.
9.Bake the cake for about 75 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
10.Cool the cake in the pan for 15 minutes before removing it and placing it on a wire rack to cool completely.

PROS

This Italian Cream Pound Cake is moist, rich and flavorful.

It can be served as a dessert or with coffee for breakfast and brunch.

CONS

This cake is high in calories and sugar and it may not be suitable for individuals with dietary restrictions.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While Italian Cream Pound Cake is not particularly healthy, it can be enjoyed as an occasional treat in moderation.
The buttermilk in this recipe provides some probiotics and calcium, while the lemon juice and zest are a good source of vitamin C. However, this cake should be enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

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