Growing up in the South, pound cake was a staple dessert served during holidays, dinner parties, or even potlucks. I wanted to learn how to make the best pound cake, so I tried several recipes, but none were quite perfect. But then I found the Augusta National Pound Cake Recipe! It is a classic dessert cake with a velvety texture infused with creamy sweet butter and a hint of vanilla, resulting in a heavenly slice of Southern pound cake.

How To Make The Perfect Buttery Pound Cake

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The Augusta National Pound Cake Recipe is a classic dessert cake with a velvety texture infused with creamy sweet butter and a hint of vanilla. It results in a heavenly slice of Southern pound cake.

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This pound cake recipe is famous because it originates from the Augusta National Golf Club, home of the Masters Tournament. This classic pound cake is known for its rich, buttery texture and is served at the National’s clubhouse.

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Classic Ingredients For The Perfect Pound Cake

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The ingredients might seem simple, but each one plays a key role in creating the perfect pound cake. I have tried a few other pound cake recipes before, but until I used the combination of these ingredients in this recipe, my pound cakes were dry and not very tasty.

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Creaming The Ingredients

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In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar together until well combined and smooth. Note* You can use a hand mixer or stand mixer with the paddle attachment.

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Tip To Adding Eggs To Pound Cake

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It’s important not to dump your eggs in all at one time. Add one egg at a time, mixing well after each addition. Blend on medium-low speed if you are using a mixer.

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Mixing It Up For A Perfect Pound Cake

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Add the sifted flour and sour cream mixture to the butter-creamed mixture. Stir thoroughly, scraping the sides of the bowl.

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Filling Your Bunt Pan Tips

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Lightly grease the pan with butter or non-stick cooking spray and dust with flour. Pour the batter into the prepared pan. Use a rubber spatula to scrap all the batter out of the bowl.  I like to leave one side of the bowl with a little batter for tasing during cleanup.

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It’s The Perfect Poundcake

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I have tips for prepping your pan so the pound cake always comes out neatly in one piece. Also, there is a unique strategy for baking a pound cake that I will share with you.

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Summer Topping Ideas For Pound Cake

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Here are some quick pound cake topping ideas: strawberries with whipped cream and mint, lemon curd with pistachios, peaches with cream and Demerara sugar, blueberries with syrup, vanilla ice cream with chocolate sauce, and bananas with toasted coconut and honey.

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How To Make The Perfect Pound Cake For Summer Fruit

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Save this recipe so you can read all my tips on troubleshooting, making it easy, freezing, and serving the perfect Southern pound cake. You will be known as the pound cake genius every time you make this recipe!

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