Candied Pound Cake That Will Rock Your World

Candied Pound Cake That Will Rock Your World

Okay, seriously, I’m STILL dreaming about this Candied Pound Cake! The texture is unreal — that sugary, crunchy crust with the soft, fluffy inside… it’s pure magic. You absolutely HAVE to try making this!

A buttery, moist pound cake with a candied crust that’s simply irresistible.

Equipment You’ll Need:

• Large mixing bowl
• Hand mixer or stand mixer
• Measuring cups and spoons
• 10-inch tube pan or 12-cup bundt pan
• Sifter or fine mesh strainer
• Wire cooling rack

📋 Ingredients:

• 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
• 2 cups granulated sugar
• 4 large eggs, room temperature
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 3 cups all-purpose flour, sifted
• ½ teaspoon baking powder
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• 1 cup buttermilk, room temperature
• ½ cup powdered sugar

👩‍🍳 Instructions:

1️⃣ Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C). Grease and flour a 10-inch tube pan or 12-cup bundt pan.

2️⃣ Cream butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy (5-7 mins).

3️⃣ Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in vanilla.

4️⃣ In another bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, and salt.

5️⃣ Add dry ingredients to wet mixture alternately with buttermilk, starting and ending with dry. Mix until just combined.

6️⃣ Pour into prepared pan. Tap pan gently to release air bubbles.

7️⃣ Bake 60-75 mins until a skewer comes out clean.

8️⃣ While still warm, dust generously with powdered sugar so it melts into a candied crust.

9️⃣ Cool in pan 15-20 mins, then invert onto a rack to cool fully.

Extra Tips & Variations:

• Add a touch of almond or lemon extract for extra flavor.
• Pairs beautifully with berries or vanilla ice cream.
• Try a drizzle of simple glaze for even more sweetness.

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A buttery, moist pound cake with a candied crust that’s simply irresistible.

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Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients

  

• 1 cup butter softened
• 2 cups sugar
• 4 eggs
• 1 tsp vanilla
• 3 cups flour
• ½ tsp baking powder
• ¼ tsp salt
• 1 cup buttermilk
• ½ cup powdered sugar

Equipment

• Large mixing bowl
• Hand mixer or stand mixer
• Measuring cups and spoons
• 10-inch tube pan or 12-cup bundt pan
• Sifter or fine mesh strainer
• Wire cooling rack

Method

 

1. Cream butter + sugar. Beat in eggs + vanilla.
2. Alternate adding flour mix + buttermilk. Don’t overmix.
3. Pour into pan, bake 60-75 mins.
4. While warm, dust with powdered sugar.
5. Cool, slice, enjoy!

Notes

Delicious with fruit or ice cream.

Add citrus zest or extract for variation.

This candied pound cake is the ultimate treat — simple, stunning, and delicious. Whether for a special occasion or just because, it’s bound to be a new favorite.