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Million Dollar Pound Cake

This Million Dollar Pound Cake is moist, and buttery, with a tender crumb. It's great for birthdays, special occasions, or even weekdays.
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 45 minutes
Servings 12 Servings
Calories 447kcal

Equipment

  • Electric mixer
  • large mixing bowl
  • small bowl
  • 10 cup bundt cake

Ingredients

  • 3 cups sugar
  • 1 ½ cup butter softened
  • 5 eggs
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla
  • ½ teaspoon almond extract
  • ½ teaspoon coconut extract
  • 3 cups flour
  • 1 cup whole milk

For the glaze:

  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons melted butter
  • ¼ teaspoon vanilla
  • ¼ teaspoon coconut extract
  • ¼ teaspoon almond extract
  • 2-3 tablespoons whole milk
  • pinch of salt optional

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 325 degrees.
  • In a large bowl, cream the butter. Add in the sugar and cream for 3 minutes. Add in the eggs, one at a time and beat. Add in the extracts and mix well.
  • Alternate adding the flour with the milk, beginning and ending with the flour. Use a spatula to scrape down the sides between additions.
  • Once the batter is fully mixed, pour into a 10” bundt pan that has been well sprayed with baking spray containing flour.
  • Place in the oven and bake for 1 hr and 20-25 minutes, until a toothpick comes out cleanly.
  • Place on a rack to allow to cool for 10 minutes before inverting on a rack to completely cool.
  • To make the glaze:
  • Stir together the melted butter, powdered sugar and extracts. Add in the milk a little at a time to achieve the desired consistency.
  • Drizzle it over the cooled cake. Slice and enjoy!

Notes

Any nutritional data I provide is an approximation and actual dietary information can vary based on ingredients and proportion sizes.

Nutrition

Calories: 447kcal | Carbohydrates: 86g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 86mg | Sodium: 148mg | Potassium: 113mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 62g | Vitamin A: 287IU | Calcium: 110mg | Iron: 2mg