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The BEST Million Dollar Pound Cake Recipe

The BEST Million Dollar Pound Cake Recipe
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This Million Dollar Pound Cake is a rich, moist, and flavorful dessert perfect for any occasion. Made with a blend of vanilla, almond, lemon, and coconut extracts, this classic pound cake is topped with a silky glaze that adds an irresistible sweetness. Its dense crumb and buttery texture make it a timeless favorite that tastes even better the next day.

Ingredients

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Cake Ingredients

  • 1½ cups unsalted butter, room temperature (3 sticks)
  • 3 cups granulated sugar
  • 5 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • ½ teaspoon almond extract
  • ½ teaspoon lemon extract
  • ½ teaspoon coconut extract
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour (sifted, spooned into measuring cup and leveled)
  • 1 cup whole milk

Glaze Ingredients

  • 1 cup powdered sugar, sifted
  • 2 tablespoons melted butter
  • ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ⅛ teaspoon lemon extract
  • ⅛ teaspoon coconut extract
  • ⅛ teaspoon almond extract
  • Pinch of salt
  • 2–2½ tablespoons milk (may need more or less)

Instructions

  1. Preheat and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 325 degrees F. Grease a 10-cup bundt pan evenly with shortening and lightly coat it with flour. Set aside to ensure the cake doesn’t stick.
  2. Cream Butter: In a large bowl, add the room temperature butter and using an electric mixer, beat until creamy and smooth.
  3. Add Sugar Gradually: Start a 3-minute timer and slowly add the granulated sugar in small increments on low speed, continuing to mix until the timer ends and the mixture is fully creamed and fluffy.
  4. Incorporate Eggs: Add the eggs one at a time on low speed, ensuring each egg is completely mixed in before adding the next for a smooth batter.
  5. Add Extracts: Pour in the vanilla, almond, lemon, and coconut extracts and mix on low speed until everything is well combined.
  6. Add Flour and Milk Alternately: Gradually add the sifted flour a little at a time, alternating with the whole milk. Use a rubber spatula to scrape down the sides and ensure even mixing.
  7. Final Mix: Mix on low speed just until the batter is combined and fluffy to avoid overmixing, which can make the cake dense.
  8. Fill Pan: Spoon the batter evenly into the prepared bundt pan. Tap the pan gently on the countertop to remove trapped air bubbles and level the surface.
  9. Bake: Place the pan on the middle rack and bake for 1 hour and 20-25 minutes. Check doneness by inserting a long wooden pick or cake tester into the center edge; it should come out clean or with moist crumbs. For reference, 1 hour and 23 minutes works perfectly in most ovens.
  10. Cool in Pan: Remove the cake from the oven and transfer to a cooling rack. Let the pan cool until it’s safe to handle.
  11. Remove from Pan: Carefully remove the pound cake from the bundt pan and allow it to cool completely on a wire rack for best texture.
  12. Make Glaze: To prepare the glaze, combine the powdered sugar, melted butter, extracts (vanilla, lemon, coconut, almond), and a pinch of salt in a bowl. Slowly add milk while stirring until a silky smooth glaze consistency is achieved.
  13. Glaze the Cake: Drizzle the prepared glaze evenly over the cooled pound cake. Allow the glaze to set and harden before serving.
  14. Serve: Enjoy the cake warm, at room temperature, or cold. The flavors deepen and improve the next day, making it perfect for leftovers.

Notes

  • For best results, ensure the butter and eggs are at room temperature before starting.
  • Sifting the flour and powdered sugar helps prevent lumps and contributes to a finer crumb.
  • If you don’t have all the extracts, use vanilla extract as a substitute but the unique flavor profile will be milder.
  • The glaze thickness can be adjusted by adding more or less milk.
  • This cake keeps well and tastes better after resting overnight, making it ideal for advance preparation.
  • Use a long wooden pick to test doneness to ensure the middle is baked without drying out the edges.

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