Lakeisha Dixon Jones is the Pound Cake Queen and owner of Savory and Sweet Treats in Atlanta. She takes simple ingredients such as vanilla, sugar, flour and butter, and turns them into perfectly colored, beautifully balanced batter. Baked to perfection. Best Served with a heart full of love and a tall glass of ice-cold milk.
Bakeware Options:
- Fat Daddio’s Round Proseries Angel Food Pans
- Fat Daddio’s Round Proseries Ring Mold Pans
- Fat Daddio’s Round Proseries Bread Pans
Ingredients:
- 2 sticks (1 cup) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 3/4 cups sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 4 oz sour cream
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
Directions:
1. Preheat your oven to 330°F (175°C). Grease and flour an 8 inch Angel Food or Ring Mold Pan.
2. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy using a hand mixer or a stand mixer.
3. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition, ensuring they are fully incorporated into the mixture. Mix in vanilla and almond extracts.
4. In a separate bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, salt, and baking powder.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients alternating with sour cream into the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Be careful not to overmix; stop once the ingredients are incorporated.
6. Pour the batter into the prepared pan, spreading it evenly.
7. Bake in the preheated oven for about 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
8. Once baked, remove the pan from the oven and allow it to cool in the pan for about 8 minutes. Then, transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
9. Optionally, you can drizzle a simple glaze on top once the cake has cooled. A basic glaze can be made with powdered sugar, a splash of milk or cream, and a drop of almond extract for added flavor.
Slice and serve this delightful Vanilla-Almond Cake as a delicious treat with tea or coffee or simply enjoy it as a snack!
