Description
This Five Flavor Pound Cake is a dessert lover’s dream! It’s perfectly moist with a rich, buttery flavor and five different extracts—vanilla, almond, coconut, lemon, and a touch of rum. Simple to make, this cake is the perfect addition to any celebration or just a cozy afternoon treat with a cup of coffee.
Ingredients
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2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
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1/2 tsp baking powder
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1/2 tsp salt
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1 cup unsalted butter, softened
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1 1/2 cups sugar
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5 large eggs
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1/4 cup milk
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1/2 tsp vanilla extract
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1/2 tsp almond extract
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1/2 tsp coconut extract
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1/2 tsp lemon extract
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1/4 tsp rum extract (optional)
Instructions
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Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C). Grease and flour a 9×5-inch loaf pan or bundt pan.
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Mix dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
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Cream butter and sugar: In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and sugar together until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
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Add eggs: One at a time, add the eggs to the butter and sugar mixture, mixing well after each addition.
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Add the extracts: Mix in vanilla, almond, coconut, lemon, and rum extract (if using).
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Combine dry ingredients and milk: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with milk, starting and ending with the flour mixture. Mix until just combined.
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Pour batter: Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
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Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 60-70 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
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Cool and Serve: Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
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For extra flavor, add a sprinkle of powdered sugar on top after the cake cools.
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This cake improves in flavor after a day or two, so feel free to make it ahead of time!
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If you don’t have rum extract, feel free to leave it out or replace it with a little extra vanilla extract.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 60
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American