Craving for some classic-style cake. Try this simple Sweet Cream Pound Cake and delve into its sweetness and fluffiness.
Sometimes in this life, we get tired of eating all fancy and complex stuff. We crave something classic yet simple. Something simple to make and simple in taste. To quench this feeling, I have brought the recipe for this Sweet Cream Pound Cake.
This uncomplicated cake recipe has all the qualities a simple cake can have. It has basic ingredients, no fancy ones. It is very soft and fluffy from the inside while the outside is crusty. The golden brown color makes it irresistible.
The sweetness, the essence of vanilla, and hints of lemon bring out the memories of childhood when our moms used to make such simple yet extraordinary things for us and we enjoyed them a lot. So make this cake if you are having nostalgia and enjoy its simplicity.
How to Make Sweet Cream Pound Cake?
For this cake, your oven has to do almost all the effort. You just have to make the batter and the rest is up to your oven. So, for making the batter, first beat the butter and the eggs. Then add half of the flour and whipping cream and beat again. Add lemon juice and vanilla to the mix.
Then add the remaining all-purpose flour and whipping cream and beat again until a smooth and even mixture is obtained. Pour this mixture into your baking pan and bake in a preheated oven for an hour and 20 minutes. See, the oven is doing most of the work! It will take a total of 1 hour and 30 minutes to make this Sweet Cream Pound Cake.
Ingredients for Sweet Cream Pound Cake
For making Sweet Cream Pound Cake, you need the following ingredients:
- All purpose flour = 3-¼ cups
- Softened butter = ½ lb
- Vanilla extract = 1 tsp
- Eggs = 6
- Whipping cream = 8 oz
- Lemon juice = 1 tsp
- Granulated sugar = 3 cups
Step-by-Step Guide for Making Sweet Cream Pound Cake
Follow this simple step-by-step guide to making Sweet Cream Pound Cake:
Step 1
Preheat your oven to about 325 degrees Fahrenheit.
Step 2
Grease the tube pan with butter and line it with wax paper.
Step 3
Take a bowl and add butter and granulated sugar to it. Beat/cream them until they are smooth. Then add one egg and beat it until it is completely combined. Add the second egg and repeat the same procedure until all 6 eggs have been subsequently added and mixed.
Step 4
Then add half of the all-purpose flour and mix it. When it is mixed, add half of the total whipping cream and mix again until it is well combined also.
Step 5
Then add vanilla and lemon juice. Combine and add the remaining flour. Mix it and add the remaining whipping cream. Beat well to mix everything completely together.
Step 6
Pour this batter into the greased and lined tube baking pan. Bake in the preheated oven for an hour and 20 minutes.
Step 7
Take out the pan once the cake has been baked and let it cool for 5 minutes. Then invert the baking pan into a serving dish and top with your desired toppings if you wish. Sweet Cream Pound Cake is ready. Serve. Bon Appetit!
Recipe Tips and Variations
Here are some tips for you:
- Do not overdo the batter otherwise, it will make the cake turn out to be chewy and not fluffy.
- The cake normally turns fully golden brown at 1 hour of baking. But do not take it out. For its best flavor and texture, let it complete a total of 1 hour and 20 minutes in the oven.
- You can also use a bundt pan if you have one.
- Have patience and make sure to add eggs one by one.
FAQs
Can I use milk in the place of whipping cream?
Comparing the consistencies of milk and cream, it is not a good option to use milk. However, there is one condition to use milk. Combine it with butter and then use it as a replacement for cream.
Is heavy cream and whipping cream the same?
Heavy cream is a bit dense but whipping cream is a bit light and fluffy. However, whipping cream also comes as heavy whipping cream (containing 36% or more fat) and light whipping cream ( containing 30-35% fat)
Can I add cinnamon to this cake?
The basic recipe remains the same. It is for the original taste. But if you love the hints of spice and cinnamon aroma in your cake, you can certainly add a pinch of cinnamon powder to the batter.
Closing
I hope the recipe has convinced you of the basic flavor and simplicity you are looking for. This cake is an easy snack for your breakfast and coffee. It is so soft and velvety that it just melts in the mouth. So give it a try. And tell me how was your experience with this cake. Did nostalgia hit you?
