Below you will find tips and tricks to help achieve the best results possible!

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This recipe for old fashioned pound cake is a classic. Rumor has it that the name Million Dollar Pound Cake comes from a recipe made with one pound of each ingredient. Therefore, it was an expensive cake to bake!

Ingredients

Basic ingredients are needed for this recipe (eggs, butter, flour, sugar).

For best results use room temperature ingredients.

Supplies Needed

Mixing bowl or stand mixer

Two loaf pans

Tips and Tricks

This recipe can also be prepared in a Bundt pan or tube pan, however baking time may vary.

Variations

Almond extract can be omitted. Increase vanilla extract to 1 1/2 teaspoons.

Change up the flavor by using different extracts such as rum, coconut, or lemon.

Add 2 teaspoons citrus zest for flavor. I like to add one teaspoon lemon zest and one teaspoon orange zest.

Sprinkle chocolate chips or nuts into the cake batter.  Mini chocolate chips are my top choice.

Pound cake is tasty all on its own but is also great with toppings. The possibilities are endless! Top with berries and whipped cream, fruit compote, lemon curd (my favorite!), or ice cream and chocolate sauce.

How to Store Million Dollar Pound Cake?

Pound cake can be stored at room temperature in an airtight container or wrapped in plastic wrap. It can also be stored in the refrigerator, but allow to come to room temperature or warm before serving.

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