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Southern Pound Cake

Cultural Context

Southern Pound Cake has its roots in the American South, where it has been a beloved dessert for generations. Traditionally made with equal parts butter, sugar, eggs, and flour, this cake is rich and dense, often served at family gatherings and celebrations. The cake's simplicity allows for various flavorings, such as vanilla and lemon, making it a versatile treat. Today, variations abound, with many bakers adding fruits or nuts, but the classic version remains a staple in Southern households.

Southern AmericanUSdessert
75 min
medium
8 servings
Servings4
1 cup (200 g) sugar
12 tbsp (170 g) butter (softened, at room temperature)
3 oz (85 g) cream cheese (softened, at room temperature)
2 eggs (at room temperature)
1 egg yolk (at room temperature)
2 tbsp (30 g) heavy whipping cream
1 tsp (4 g) vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups (190 g) all-purpose flour
1/16 tsp (0.38 g) sea salt

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil reduces saturated fat while keeping moisture.

cream cheese

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Greek yogurt lowers calories while adding creaminess.

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: cake flour

Whole wheat flour adds fiber, while cake flour yields a lighter texture.

sugar

🥗Healthier: stevia

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Stevia reduces calories, while brown sugar adds moisture and flavor.

1

Place your Square Savarin Flexipan® Tray on the top of your Medium Perforated Baking Sheet.

2

Preheat oven to 320F/160C.

3

In the bowl of your stand mixer with the paddle attachment on, cream the sugar, butter, and cream cheese together for about 5 minutes (medium-high speed) until light and fluffy. It needs to triple in size as this is what will make your cake rise.

4

Beat the eggs one at a time for about 15 seconds each, scraping down the sides of the bowl whenever needed.

5

Add the egg yolk, heavy whipping cream, and vanilla extract, and beat on low just until mixed in.

6

Fold in the flour and sea salt.

7

Pour your preparation into your Flexipan®. Place your Medium Bonmat on top so the cakes rise up flat.

8

Bake for 25 minutes at 320F/160C, monitoring from 20 minutes. It is ready when the toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

9

Once your Southern Mini Pound Cakes are out of the oven, remove the Bonmat right away and let them cool down for about 10 minutes before unmolding.

Cooking Techniques

creamingmixingbaking

Equipment Needed

Square Savarin Flexipan® TrayMedium Perforated Baking Sheet

Spice Level:

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Allergens

milkeggswheat

Also Known As

Pound CakeClassic Pound Cake

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