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Aunt Faye's delicious pound cake, golden and perfectly baked

Aunt Faye’s Pound Cake

A cozy, buttery pound cake with a bright lemon glaze, perfect for Sunday dinners or as a thoughtful gift.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 box Duncan Hines Butter Recipe Cake Mix
  • 1 cup cake flour Cake flour is used for a tender crumb.
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup sour cream Room temperature for even mixing.
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter Room temperature.
  • 5 large eggs Room temperature for better rise.
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon butter flavoring
  • 1 teaspoon almond extract
Lemon Glaze
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice Fresh is best for brightness.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 325°F (163°C) and grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan well. Dust with flour and tap out excess.
  2. Beat the butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
  3. Add eggs one at a time, beating each in until smooth. Then add vanilla, butter flavoring, and almond extract.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the cake mix and cake flour.
  5. Fold the dry mix into the wet ingredients in thirds, alternating with sour cream, oil, and water. Mix until just combined; do not overbeat.
  6. Pour batter into the prepared pan, smooth the top, and tap the pan on the counter to level.
  7. Bake for 55-65 minutes until golden on top and a toothpick comes out clean.
Glazing and Cooling
  1. While the cake cools for 10 minutes in the pan, whisk powdered sugar and lemon juice until smooth and pourable. Adjust consistency with more lemon juice if too thick.
  2. Invert the loaf onto a wire rack, poke a few shallow holes with a skewer, and pour the glaze over the warm cake.
  3. Let the cake cool completely before slicing.

Notes

Tips: Use room-temperature ingredients for best results. Avoid overbaking to keep the cake moist. For variations, consider adding toasted pecans or cinnamon.