Butternut Pound Cake

4.9
(14)

I love this cake. Makes your whole house smell wonderful. If you can't find butternut flavoring, you can also use vanilla-butternut or a combination of vanilla, butter and any nut flavoring of your choice. It is important that you bake this cake in a cold oven - do not preheat!

Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
1 hr 45 mins
Total Time:
2 hrs
Servings:
14
Yield:
1 to 10 - inch tube pan

Ingredients

  • 1 cup butter

  • ½ cup shortening

  • 2 ½ cups sugar

  • 5 eggs

  • 2 tablespoons butternut flavored extract

  • 1 (5 ounce) can evaporated milk

  • 3 fluid ounces milk

  • 3 cups all-purpose flour

  • ½ teaspoon salt

Directions

  1. Grease and flour a 10 inch tube pan. Mix together the flour and salt. Set aside.

  2. Combine the evaporated milk and whole milk; Set aside. In a large bowl, cream together the butter, shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the butternut flavoring. Beat in the flour mixture alternately with the milk, mixing just until incorporated.

  3. Pour batter into prepared pan. Bake at 325 degrees F (165 degrees C) for 1 hour and 45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Allow to cool.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

461 Calories
24g Fat
58g Carbs
6g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 14
Calories 461
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 24g 30%
Saturated Fat 11g 57%
Cholesterol 105mg 35%
Sodium 215mg 9%
Total Carbohydrate 58g 21%
Dietary Fiber 1g 3%
Total Sugars 38g
Protein 6g 12%
Vitamin C 0mg 0%
Calcium 51mg 4%
Iron 2mg 9%
Potassium 97mg 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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