Old Fashioned Pound Cake 1972

May 12, 2023May 12, 20230 2

The classic Old Fashioned Pound Cake 1972

by The Chefin Dessert

Prep

20 min

Cook

80 min

Ready In

100 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

450

Sugar

38g

Fat

24g

The Old Fashioned Pound Cake 1972 is a classic recipe that has been passed down for generations. This cake is a family favorite and is often served at special occasions like weddings, birthdays and anniversaries. The cake gets its name from the original recipe that called for a pound of each ingredient, but this updated recipe uses fewer ingredients to make a smaller cake. The cake is moist and buttery and has a slightly nutty flavor from the ground mace. It can be served with fresh fruit and whipped cream or enjoyed on its own as a simple dessert.

Instructions

1.	Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease and flour one 9 inch tube pan.
2.	Cream together the butter, sugar, salt and mace until light and fluffy.
3.	Add eggs one at a time. Beat well.
4.	Add the sifted flour all at once and mix well.
5.	Fold in the vanilla. Pour batter into the prepared pan.
6.	Bake at 325 degrees F (165 degrees C) for 1 hour and 20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of cake comes out clean.

PROS

This cake is a classic recipe and a crowd-pleaser for all generations.

Easy to make with minimal ingredients.

The cake is moist, buttery and delicious.

CONS

This cake is high in sugar and calories.

If overcooked, the cake can dry out and become crumbly.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This cake should be enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.
Eggs in this recipe are a good source of protein and vitamin D.
The cake can be made healthier by using substitutes like whole wheat flour instead of cake flour and coconut oil instead of butter.

	1 2/3 cups white sugar
	1 cup soft butter
	2 cups cake flour or 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour , sifted then measured
	1/2 teaspoon salt
	1/4 teaspoon ground mace
	5 whole eggs
	1 teaspoon vanilla