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Virginia Pound Cake

1 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup shortening
3 cups granulated sugar
5 eggs
3 cups cake flour
1 cup milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon almond extract
1/2 teaspoon baking powderCream together butter and shortening. Add sugar and continue to cream until perfectly smooth, about 10 minutes.Add eggs one at a time, beating until well blended. Add cake flour a little at a time. Slowly add milk, then flavorings. Add baking powder LAST. (This is a lighter and better blended mixture if electric mixer is used.)Grease and flour a large Bundt pan (or line with foil and grease and flour a large tube pan or a small tube pan and a loaf pan). Pour cake batter into pans and place in a cold oven. Turn temperature to 325 degrees F or 350 degrees F and bake for 1 hour and 15 minutes. Do not jar cake or remove from oven too soon. Cool slightly and remove from pan. Can be served as a base for strawberry shortcake. Toasted pound cake slices spread with butter make an excellent breakfast treat. Freezes well.

Rose petal pound cake
Rose Petal Pound CakeYou can substitute orange water for the rosewater.1 cup butter, softened1 2/3 cups granulated sugar5 eggs2 cups all purpose flour1/2 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon almond extract1 1/2 ounces finely chopped almonds1 teaspoon rosewater2 (Upload by user)

White chocolate pound cake
White Chocolate Pound Cake1 cup evaporated milk4 (1 ounce) squares white baking chocolate, chopped1 cup butter (NO SUBSTITUTE), softened1 2/3 cups granulated sugar5 eggs2 3/4 cups all purpose flour1/2 teaspoon baking soda1/2 teaspoon saltPreheat oven to (Upload by user)

Yellow vanilla pound cake
Yellow Vanilla Pound Cake1 cup cold butter1 2/3 cups granulated sugar1/4 teaspoon salt5 eggs2 cups all purpose flour, sifted1 tablespoon vanilla extract1 teaspoon fresh lemon juicePreheat oven to 300 degrees F. Using a bit of butter, coat only the bottom of (Upload by user)

Apple cider pound cake
Apple Cider Pound Cake1 cup butter, softened1/2 cup shortening3 cups granulated sugar6 eggs3 cups all purpose flour1/2 teaspoon baking powder1 1/2 teaspoons apple pie spice1 cup apple cider1 teaspoon vanilla extractPreheat oven to 325 degrees F. Gre (Upload by user)

Blackberry pound cake
Blackberry Pound Cake1 cup butter or margarine, softened1 1/2 cups granulated sugar3 cups unsifted flour1 teaspoon salt1 cup blackberry jam1 cup (8 ounces) sour cream1 teaspoon vanilla extract4 eggs1 teaspoon cream of tartar1/2 teaspoon baking soda (Upload by user)

Chocolate mint pound cake
Chocolate Mint Pound Cake1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened4 ounces cream cheese, softened3/4 cup granulated sugar2 eggs1 teaspoon vanilla extract1 cup all purpose flour1 teaspoon baking powder1 2/3 cups (10 ounces) Hershey`s Mint    Choc (Upload by user)

Coconut pound cake
Coconut Pound Cake1 cup butter, softened3 cups granulated sugar6 eggs3 cups all purpose flour1/4 teaspoon baking soda1/4 teaspoon salt8 ounces sour cream1 cup shredded coconut1 teaspoon vanilla extract1 teaspoon coconut extractPreheat oven to 35 (Upload by user)

Orange-butter pound cake
Orange Butter Pound Cake1 1/4 cups (2 1/2 sticks) unsalted    butter (at room temperature)1 3/4 cups granulated sugar6 large eggs2 tablespoons orange juice1 tablespoon grated orange peel1 tablespoon vanilla extract2 cups all purpose flour1/2 (Upload by user)

Peppermint pound cake
Peppermint Pound Cake3 cups granulated sugar1 1/2 cups (3 sticks) butter or margarine (not low fat)6 eggsPinch of salt3 cups flour1 cup milk1 teaspoon vanilla extractPeppermint candy sticksBlend sugar and butter together well. Add the eggs one at a time (Upload by user)

Arkansas black walnut pound cake
Arkansas Black Walnut Pound Cake1 cup butter1/2 cup shortening3 cups granulated sugar5 eggs1 teaspoon rum (optional)1 teaspoon vanilla extract3 cups flour1 teaspoon baking powder1 cup milk1 cup chopped black walnutsBeat butter, shortening and su (Upload by user)
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Cardamom-walnut pound cake
Cardamom Walnut Pound Cake2 cups all purpose flour1 tablespoon ground cardamom1/2 teaspoon salt2 cups finely chopped walnuts1 cup unsalted butter (at room temperature)2 cups granulated sugar1 tablespoon vanilla extract7 eggs1/2 cup milk1 1/2 cups confe (Upload by user)
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Georgia peach pound cake
Georgia Peach Pound CakeuCake/u3 cups flour1/4 teaspoon baking soda1/2 teaspoon salt1 cup butter, softened3 cups granulated sugar6 eggs (at room temperature)1 teaspoon vanilla extract1/2 teaspoon almond extract1/2 cup sour cream2 cups chopped, (Upload by user)
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Lemon pound cake
Lemon Pound Cake3/4 cup granulated sugar1/3 cup butter or margarine, softened1 cup sour cream3 egg whites1 tablespoon lemon juiceGrated rind of 1 lemon2 1/2 cups all purpose flour1 teaspoon baking sodaA grating of fresh nutmegLemon SyrupBeat the (Upload by user)
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Apricot rum pound cake
Apricot Rum Pound Cake3 cups granulated sugar1 cup butter7 large eggs1 cup sour cream1/2 cup apricot Brandy1/2 teaspoon rum extract1/2 teaspoon almond extract1/2 teaspoon lemon extract1 teaspoon orange extract1 teaspoon vanilla extract3 cups sifted (Upload by user)
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Butterscotch pound cake
Butterscotch Pound Cake3 cups unsifted all purpose flour2 teaspoons baking powder1/4 teaspoon baking soda1/2 teaspoon salt1 cup unsalted butter2 cups firmly packed brown sugar3 eggs, lightly beaten1 cup milk1 teaspoon vanilla extractHave all ingredi (Upload by user)
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Amaretto pear upside-down cakes
Amaretto Pear Upside Down CakesSource: California Pear Advisory BoardMakes 6 servings10 tablespoons butter, divided 1/2 cup packed brown sugar 2 tablespoons honey2 large ripe Bartlett pears, peeled and cored 2 eggs 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1 teaspoon (Upload by user)
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