Something Different Pound Cake

Name: Something Different Pound Cake
Yield: 1 - 10 inch tube pan
Ingredients: 1 cup butter; ½ cup shortening; 3 cups white sugar; 5 eggs; 3 cups all-purpose flour; ½ teaspoon salt; ½ teaspoon baking powder; ½ cup milk; ½ cup evaporated milk; 1 teaspoon rum flavored extract; 1 teaspoon coconut extract; 1 cup white sugar; 1 teaspoon rum flavored extract; 1 teaspoon coconut extract; 1 teaspoon almond extract; ½ cup water

Rating: 4.75 stars

28 Ratings
23 Reviews
7 Photos

I got this recipe from my aunt many years ago. It is the best, most unique tasting cake ever. All of my friends rave about it and request it.

By Cora Stewart

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Recipe Summary

Servings:

Yield:

1 - 10 inch tube pan

Nutrition Info

Directions

Step 1
Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease a 10 inch tube pan and line with parchment paper. Grease the parchment paper. Sift flour, salt and baking powder together and set aside.

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Step 2
In a large bowl, cream butter, shortening and 3 cups sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each. Add 1 teaspoon rum extract and 1 teaspoon coconut extract. Add flour mixture alternately with milk and evaporated milk. Mix until smooth.
Step 3
Pour batter into 10 inch tube pan. Bake at 325 degrees F (165 degrees C) for 1 hour and 15 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into cake comes out clean. Cool.
Step 4
Make the glaze: in a saucepan, combine 1 cup sugar, 1/2 cup water, 1 teaspoon rum extract, 1 teaspoon coconut extract and 1 teaspoon almond extract. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Use a toothpick to pierce all over the top of the cake. Pour the glaze over the cooled cake and allow it to soak in.

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving:

545 calories; protein 6.1g; carbohydrates 79.1g; fat 23.4g; cholesterol 104.6mg; sodium 232.6mg. Full Nutrition

Reviews (23)

Most helpful positive review

JLOGAN5

01/13/2003

At first I wasn't sure if maybe I would ruin the cake by adding the sugar/water solution. Fearful that my dessert would become "soggy cake " I only added half of the mix. Next time I'll know better--add it all! It truly makes it a wonderful unique dessert! Read More

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(26)

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DASHOFSUGAR

06/13/2005

This cake was pretty good but I decided not to use the sugar glaze. I thought the cake was already sweet and didn't really need it. I also added a bit of vanilla Read More

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(20)

28 Ratings

5 star values: 24
4 star values: 2
3 star values: 1
2 star values: 1
1 star values: 0

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JLOGAN5

01/13/2003

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(26)

DASHOFSUGAR

06/12/2005

This cake was pretty good but I decided not to use the sugar glaze. I thought the cake was already sweet and didn't really need it. I also added a bit of vanilla Read More

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(20)

MPEARCE

08/29/2002

This was an excellent pound cake - very rich and addictive:-) Plan to give some pieces to neigbors and friends. Read More

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(15)

B Yurself

10/07/2006

My husband who is retired made this cake and everyone who ate some wanted the recipe. The lazy ones wanted to know when he was going to make another one. My husband was a plumber. So yes it was easy to make. Read More

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(12)

Kimberly Ramsey

12/08/2007

This is the perfect recipe easy and loads of flavor it reminds me of a recipe called a 5 flavor cake. I get lots of compliments on this one. Will definetly keep. Read More

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(11)

Carolyn J. Fisher

03/03/2010

This was very good very moist and everyone loved it. I added 1/2 cup coconut to it. Great recipe! Read More

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(8)

MsFee1

10/20/2015

I made this cake for Thanksgiving & it was a hit! Everyone loved it. I'm not a pound cake eater but this I couldn't stay away from. Read More

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(8)

laurks

08/16/2011

This pound cake is amazing! I made it for my step father who is really particular about his pound cakes and he loved it! It's super flavorful and moist. You can definitely taste the hint of coconut from the extract without getting an overwhelmingly coconut flavor. The texture comes out almost like a fudgey consistency. The only thing I had to alter was the baking time. Had to bake it for an extra 10 minutes to achieve the appropriate doneness. Read More

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(8)

DIANELD

01/13/2003

Light moist and delicious. Flavoring goes all through the cake. Co-workers really enjoy it when I make one and bring it to work. Read More

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Something Different Pound Cake

Servings Per Recipe: 14
Calories: 545.4

% Daily Value *

protein: 12 %

carbohydrates: 26 %

dietary fiber: 3 %

sugars:

fat: 36 %

saturated fat: 56 %

cholesterol: 35 %

vitamin a iu: 11 %

niacin equivalents: 22 %

vitamin c:

folate: 15 %

calcium: 6 %

iron: 9 %

magnesium: 4 %

potassium: 3 %

sodium: 9 %

thiamin: 23 %

calories from fat:

*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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JLOGAN5

01/13/2003

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DASHOFSUGAR

06/12/2005

This cake was pretty good but I decided not to use the sugar glaze. I thought the cake was already sweet and didn't really need it. I also added a bit of vanilla

Helpful

(20)

MPEARCE

08/29/2002

This was an excellent pound cake - very rich and addictive:-) Plan to give some pieces to neigbors and friends.

Helpful

(15)

B Yurself

10/07/2006

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(12)

Kimberly Ramsey

12/08/2007

This is the perfect recipe easy and loads of flavor it reminds me of a recipe called a 5 flavor cake. I get lots of compliments on this one. Will definetly keep.

Helpful

(11)

Carolyn J. Fisher

03/03/2010

This was very good very moist and everyone loved it. I added 1/2 cup coconut to it. Great recipe!

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(8)

MsFee1

10/20/2015

I made this cake for Thanksgiving & it was a hit! Everyone loved it. I'm not a pound cake eater but this I couldn't stay away from.

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