classic pound cake with strata variations
Classic Pound Cake with Strata Variations Made with only five ingredients, this old-fashioned cake is wonderful as a tea or coffee cake or as the foundation for any number of assem...
Ingredients
- 1/2poundunsalted butter, softened
- 1cupplus 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 4large eggs, at room temperature
- 1/2teaspoonvanilla extract
- 12/3 cups flour
- 1/2cupkirsch (cherry liqueur)
- 1quart strawberry ice cream, softened
- 1pint fresh strawberries, sliced
Directions
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Classic Pound Cake with Strata Variations Made with only five ingredients, this old-fashioned cake is wonderful as a tea or coffee cake or a
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If the butter and sugar mixture appears to curdle as the eggs are added, don't be concerned
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The batter will become smooth as the flour is added
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1/2 pound unsalted butter, softened 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons granulated sugar 4 large eggs, at room temperature 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
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Butter a 5-cup loaf pan
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In medium bowl, cream butter and sugar together with an electric mixer until light and fluffy
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Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition
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Add vanilla extract, then fold in flour, mixing well