Description
Indulge in the delightful richness of Johnnie Ruth’s Pound Cake Recipe, a moist and buttery treat perfect for any occasion. This cake is incredibly easy to prepare, making it an ideal dessert for both novice bakers and seasoned pros alike. With its comforting flavor profile enhanced by sweetened condensed milk and a luscious white glaze, every bite invites you to savor its heavenly texture. Whether served plain, with fresh fruit, or accompanied by whipped cream, Johnnie Ruth’s Pound Cake stands out on any dessert table, leaving your guests asking for more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 sticks (1 cup) salted butter
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 7 large eggs
- 2 cups cake flour
- 1 cup sweetened condensed milk
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 teaspoons lemon extract
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2–3 tablespoons milk
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C).
- In a mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, ensuring each is fully incorporated before adding the next.
- Gradually mix in the sifted cake flour, sweetened condensed milk, vanilla extract, and lemon extract until just combined.
- Pour the batter into a prepared loaf or Bundt pan and bake for 60 to 75 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- While baking, whisk together powdered sugar with milk until pourable; stir in vanilla extract.
- Once baked, let the cake cool slightly before pouring the glaze over it.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 75 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (85g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 36g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 49g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 120mg