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Five Flavor Pound Cake
This five flavor pound cake is a classic Bundt with big, nostalgic flavor. A mix of vanilla, almond, coconut, lemon, and rum extracts gives it a sweet, complex taste that’s both comforting and a little unexpected. Topped with a simple glaze and a delicate sugar crust, it’s a cake that’s always a crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients
For the cake:
- 3 cups (360 g) all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup (226 g) unsalted butter, softened
- 3 cups (600 g) granulated sugar
- 5 large eggs
- 1 cup (240 ml) whole milk, at room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
- 1 teaspoon coconut extract
- 1 teaspoon lemon extract
- 1 teaspoon rum extract
For the glaze:
- 1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) water
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
- 1 teaspoon coconut extract
- 1 teaspoon lemon extract
- 1 teaspoon rum extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C). Grease and flour a 10- to 12-cup Bundt or tube pan. Coat it with granulated sugar. Tap out the excess.
- Whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
- Using an electric mixer on medium speed, beat the butter and sugar in a large mixing bowl until light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each.
- Mix the extracts into the milk.
- Add the dry ingredients in three portions, alternating with two portions of the milk mixture.
- Pour into the prepared pan and spread evenly. Bake 75–85 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Before the cake finishes baking, combine all the glaze ingredients in a small saucepan and heat just until the sugar dissolves. Set aside.
- Let the cake cool for 10–15 minutes, then poke holes in the top and slowly spoon the warm glaze over it. Let it soak in as it cools completely.
Notes
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature up to 4 days.
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