Elvis Presley’s Favorite Pound Cake

Elvis Presley loved pound cake so much that his favorite recipe was often referred to as ‘Elvis Presley’s Favorite Pound Cake’. It is said that he enjoyed it with a tall glass of milk or a hot cup of coffee.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 110 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 8.

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Elvis Presley’s Favorite Pound Cake

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American Courses: Anytime, Dessert Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 60 min Rest Time 30 min Total Time 1 hr 50 mins

Servings: 12 Calories: 5040

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 1.5 cup Butter
• 3 cups Granulated sugar
• 3 Eggs
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 3 cups All-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon Baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 cup Whole milk

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 325°F (165°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch (23 cm) loaf pan.
2. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
3. In a separate bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with the milk. Mix until just blended.
4. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
5. Bake for 60-70 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
6. Remove from the oven and let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
7. Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 12

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 420kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 23g36%

Total Carbohydrate 50g17%

Sugars 32g

Protein 5g10%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.