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Article: Qualities of the perfect pound cake
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- The Pantagraph Bloomington, IL
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- May 20, 2009
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The ideal pound cake:- has a tender, fine crumb and a velvety
rich texture.- has a personality all its own. No two pound cakes are
alike.- is simple, uses the best ingredients, and gets its volume
from diligent and patient mixing.
Remember: Slight variations can be expected - splits and cracks
are a part of its charm. Here's a recipe for a classic pound cake:
SCOTT PEACOCK'S CLASSIC POUND CAKE
As featured in the May issue of Better Homes and Gardens
Prep: 20 minutes; bake: 1 hours
6 eggs
1 cup cold unsalted butter, (8 oz), cut in inch pieces
One 8-oz pkg. cold cream cheese, cut in 1-inch pieces
2 cups sugar
1 tsp. kosher salt
4 tsp. pure vanilla
3 cups sifted cake flour (See note)
1. Let ...