Butternut Pound Cake

Health score
2%
Butternut Pound Cake
120 min.
10
638kcal

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Indulge your senses with a delightful twist on a classic dessert: Butternut Pound Cake. This rich and moist cake is perfect for any occasion, whether you're hosting a family gathering or simply treating yourself to a sweet escape. With its unique butternut flavor, this cake stands out from the crowd, offering a warm, comforting taste that evokes the essence of fall.

Imagine the aroma of butter and sugar creaming together, filling your kitchen with a sense of anticipation. As you mix in the eggs and the luscious butternut extract, you'll be transported to a world of culinary bliss. The combination of evaporated milk and whole milk adds a creamy texture that makes each bite melt in your mouth.

What’s more, this Butternut Pound Cake is not just a treat for the taste buds; it’s a feast for the eyes as well. Its golden-brown exterior and tender crumb make it an impressive centerpiece for any dessert table. Serve it plain, or elevate it with a dusting of powdered sugar or a drizzle of caramel sauce for an extra touch of decadence.

With a preparation time of just 120 minutes, you’ll find that this cake is as rewarding to make as it is to eat. Gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and get ready to create a dessert that will leave your guests raving and asking for seconds. Dive into the world of baking with this Butternut Pound Cake, and let the deliciousness unfold!

Ingredients

  • cup butter 
  •  eggs 
  • ounce evaporated milk canned
  • cups flour all-purpose
  • fluid ounces milk 
  • tablespoons rum extract flavored
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt 
  • 0.5 cup shortening 
  • 2.5 cups sugar 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • oven
  • toothpicks

Directions

  1. Grease and flour a 10 inch tube pan.
  2. Mix together the flour and salt. Set aside.
  3. Combine the evaporated milk and whole milk; Set aside. In a large bowl, cream together the butter, shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the butternut flavoring. Beat in the flour mixture alternately with the milk, mixing just until incorporated.
  4. Pour batter into prepared pan.
  5. Bake at 325 degrees F (165 degrees C) for 1 hour and 45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Allow to cool.

Nutrition Facts

Calories638kcal
Protein5%
Fat45.34%
Carbs49.66%

Properties

Glycemic Index
23.31
Glycemic Load
55.77
Inflammation Score
-5
Nutrition Score
9.5582609526489%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:638.29kcal
31.91%
Fat:32.63g
50.21%
Saturated Fat:15.79g
98.7%
Carbohydrates:80.43g
26.81%
Net Carbohydrates:79.41g
28.88%
Sugar:51.95g
57.72%
Cholesterol:135.82mg
45.27%
Sodium:313.53mg
13.63%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:8.1g
16.19%
Selenium:20.49µg
29.27%
Vitamin B1:0.32mg
21.2%
Vitamin B2:0.36mg
21.18%
Folate:80.78µg
20.19%
Vitamin A:734.32IU
14.69%
Manganese:0.27mg
13.27%
Phosphorus:127.24mg
12.72%
Iron:2.19mg
12.16%
Vitamin B3:2.28mg
11.38%
Vitamin E:1.44mg
9.57%
Vitamin B5:0.72mg
7.2%
Calcium:71.97mg
7.2%
Vitamin K:7.33µg
6.98%
Vitamin B12:0.31µg
5.08%
Zinc:0.72mg
4.78%
Fiber:1.01g
4.05%
Magnesium:15.81mg
3.95%
Potassium:133.21mg
3.81%
Copper:0.08mg
3.79%
Vitamin D:0.55µg
3.68%
Vitamin B6:0.07mg
3.36%
Source:Allrecipes