Love & Best Dishes: Classic Pound Cake Recipe

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.

Prepare a round piece of wax paper or parchment paper to fit the bottom of the pan.

Spray the pan with cooking spray that contains flour to prevent sticking.

Cream together 4 sticks of room temperature butter and 2 cups of sugar for 5-6 minutes, scraping the sides of the bowl several times.

Add 4 eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.

In a separate bowl, combine 3 cups of all-purpose flour, 1 3/4 teaspoons of salt, and 1/2 teaspoon of baking soda.

Alternate adding the dry ingredients and 1 cup of milk to the butter mixture, starting and ending with flour.

Mix in 2 teaspoons of vanilla extract and 1/2 teaspoon of almond extract until just combined.

Scrape down the sides of the bowl to ensure everything is mixed well, but avoid overmixing the batter.

Pour the thick batter into the prepared pan, ensuring the bottom is well sprayed to prevent sticking.

Bake in a preheated oven at 325°F for about 1 hour and 30 minutes, checking for doneness with a toothpick.

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