Pound Cake (Alton Brown) Recipe

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Pound Cake (Alton Brown)
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Ingredients
6
Count
Nutrition
416
Calories
Total time
90
Minutes
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Ingredients:

Directions:

  1. Arrange a rack in the middle of the oven and heat to 350 degrees F.
  2. Coat a 10-inch aluminum tube pan or 2 (9 by 5-inch) loaf pans with 1 tablespoon of butter and dust with 2 tablespoons of the flour.
  3. Cream together the remaining 16 ounces of butter and the sugar in the bowl of a stand mixer for 5 minutes on medium speed, using the paddle attachment. Stop once to scrape down the sides of the bowl with a spatula. With the mixer running at the lowest speed, add the eggs, 1 at a time, making sure each egg is fully incorporated before adding the next. Again, stopping once to scrape down the sides of the bowl. This will take approximately 3 minutes and the mixture may look curdled. Add the vanilla and salt and beat on medium speed for 30 seconds.
  4. With the mixer on the lowest speed, add the flour in 3 installments, making sure each portion is fully incorporated before adding the next. After the final addition, scrape down the sides of the bowl and then beat for 30 seconds on medium speed until almost smooth.
  5. Scoop the batter into the prepared pan(s), dividing evenly if using 2 pans. Bake for 1 hour or until the internal temperature reaches 210 degrees F on an instant-read thermometer. The crust will be golden brown and will spring back when pressed, but the crack around the center will appear moist.
  6. Remove the cake from the oven to a cooling rack for 10 minutes. Remove the cake from the pan(s) and cool on the rack. Store the cake on the rack covered with a tea towel for up to 3 days.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 416.39 Kcal (1743 kJ)
Calories from fat 54.93 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 6.1g 9%
Cholesterol 170.45mg 57%
Sodium 171.91mg 7%
Potassium 111.6mg 2%
Total Carbs 81.25g 27%
Sugars 44.51g 178%
Dietary Fiber 0.91g 4%
Protein 9.49g 19%
Iron 4.1mg 23%
Calcium 32.4mg 3%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 302.16 Kcal (1265 kJ)
Calories from fat 39.86 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 4.43g 9%
Cholesterol 123.69mg 57%
Sodium 124.75mg 7%
Potassium 80.98mg 2%
Total Carbs 58.96g 27%
Sugars 32.3g 178%
Dietary Fiber 0.66g 4%
Protein 6.89g 19%
Iron 3mg 23%
Calcium 23.5mg 3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 8.7
    Points
  • 11
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium

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