Mix and Match Pound Cake

Discover the ultimate customizable dessert with this Mix and Match Pound Cake recipe, a versatile treat that perfectly blends classic simplicity with endless possibilities. Featuring a rich, buttery base made from everyday pantry staples, this pound cake invites you to personalize it by adding your favorite mix-ins—think chocolate chips, dried fruit, nuts, or fresh berries—and experimenting with flavorings like vanilla, almond, or lemon extract. With just 20 minutes of prep and one bowl for most of the work, this cake is as easy to make as it is impressive to serve. Perfectly moist with a tender crumb, it bakes to golden perfection in a loaf or Bundt pan, making it ideal for everything from a weeknight dessert to a centerpiece-worthy brunch dish. Serve it plain, with a dusting of powdered sugar, or topped with a simple glaze to elevate every slice. Your new go-to recipe awaits!

Nutriscore Rating: 41/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:60 mins

Total Time:80 mins

Servings: 10

Ingredients

• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 2 cups granulated sugar
• 4 unit eggs, large
• 2.5 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.75 cup milk
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract or your choice of flavoring (e.g., almond, lemon)
• 1 cup mix-ins (e.g., chocolate chips, dried fruit, nuts, or fresh berries - optional)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and lightly flour a standard 9x5-inch loaf pan or a bundt pan.

Step 2

In a large bowl, use a hand mixer or stand mixer to cream the softened butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.

Step 3

Add the eggs to the butter-sugar mixture one at a time, beating well after each addition and scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed.

Step 4

In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt.

Step 5

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients in three additions, alternating with the milk, beginning and ending with the dry mixture. Mix each addition just until combined; do not overmix.

Step 6

Stir in the vanilla extract or your chosen flavoring. If using mix-ins (e.g., chocolate chips, nuts, or fruit), gently fold them into the batter with a spatula.

Step 7

Pour the batter evenly into the prepared pan and smooth the top with a spatula.

Step 8

Bake in the preheated oven for 55-65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Check for doneness at the 55-minute mark to prevent over-baking.

Step 9

Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10-15 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 10

Optional: Glaze your cooled pound cake with a simple icing of powdered sugar and milk, or top it with a dusting of powdered sugar before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1575.7 grams (1575.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	5920

Total Fat 282.80g	363%
Saturated Fat 154.20g	771%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.10g
Cholesterol 1277mg	426%
Sodium 2100mg	91%
Total Carbohydrate 789.10g	287%
Dietary Fiber 24.20g	86%
Total Sugars 506.70g
Protein 79.10g	158%

Vitamin D 241IU	1203%
Calcium 512mg	39%
Iron 22mg	123%
Potassium 1734mg	37%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 42.3%

Protein: 5.3%

Carbs: 52.4%