Description
Johnnie Ruth’s Pound Cake is a delightful dessert that combines rich, buttery flavor with a moist texture, making it the perfect treat for any occasion. Whether celebrating a birthday, hosting friends, or simply enjoying a moment of indulgence, this cake is sure to impress. Topped with a light white glaze, it adds an elegant touch to your dessert table. With easy-to-follow instructions and accessible ingredients, even novice bakers can create this scrumptious treat that remains deliciously moist for days.
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 butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Gradually mix in sifted cake flour, followed by sweetened condensed milk and both extracts until just combined.
- Pour batter into a prepared loaf or Bundt pan and bake for 60 to 75 minutes, checking doneness with a toothpick.
- While baking, whisk together powdered sugar and enough milk to achieve a thick yet pourable glaze consistency; mix in vanilla.
- Allow the cake to cool slightly before glazing.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 70 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (80g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 26g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 130mg
Keywords: Use room temperature ingredients for better texture. Sift flour before measuring for optimal results. Avoid overmixing to maintain fluffiness.