Million Dollar Pound Cake

Ingredients

• 4 cups all-purpose flour (sifted)
• 1 pound salted butter (softened (4 sticks))
• 1 Tbsp pure vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon almond extract
• 3 cups granulated sugar
• 6 large eggs
• 3/4 cup whole milk OR buttermilk

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 300°F. Butter and flour an angel food pan (tube pan) with a removable bottom OR spray with baking spray. Set aside.

2. 2

   In the bowl of a stand mixer using the whisk attachment, whip together the butter, vanilla and almond extracts. Whip for 5 minutes on medium-high speed.

3. 3

   Switch to the paddle attachment. Add the sugar gradually beating on medium until light yellow in color. (Around 5 minutes)

4. 4

   Add the eggs one at a time beating well after each addition. Scrape the sides of the bowl as needed.

5. 5

   Lower the speed of the mixer and add the flour alternately with the milk, beginning and ending with flour. Stop and scrape the sides of the bowl occasionally with a rubber spatula.

6. 6

   After all has been added, beat for 1 minute or just until the flour has been fully incorporated.

7. 7

   Spread the batter evenly into the pan, gently bounce on the counter, if needed to settle.

8. 8

   Place into the oven and bake for 1 hr 30-45 minutes OR until a toothpick inserted into the cake comes back clean. (You could also use a long wooden pick or cake tester).

9. 9

   Cool for 15 minutes, then remove the outer ring.

10. 10

    Cool completely on a wire rack.