How to make Moist Southern Pound Cake (EASY)

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.

Cream the 3 sticks of salted butter and 3 cups of sugar together in a stand mixer until the sugar is silent and the mixture is light and fluffy.

Crack the 6 large eggs into a separate bowl to ensure they are fresh, then add them one at a time to the butter and sugar mixture, mixing well after each addition.

Incorporate 2 teaspoons of baking powder into the flour, mixing well to combine.

Add the flour mixture to the butter and sugar mixture gradually, alternating with the eggs, making sure to scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed.

Add vanilla extract to the mixture, adjusting the amount to taste, and mix until well combined.

Prepare the baking pan by rubbing it with Crisco to prevent sticking.

Pour the batter into the prepared pan, smoothing the top before baking.

Bake the cake in a preheated oven until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean (exact baking time not specified).

Let the cake cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.

Serve with strawberries if desired.

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