Thanks. I made this for Thanksgiving and it turned out beautifully. -Overmixing is the number one cause of a dry cake. My son has asked for a cross between this cake and his favorite Red Velvet cake for his birthday. Happy baking! Happy baking! Me gustara saber si an la venden? Swan's Down content produced in Louisiana. Tap pan on counter to spread batter and remove air bubbles. This cake is perfect snack with a cup of coffee. Happy baking! Would not make this again. Don't over-mix or it will turn into a large dough-like ball. This cake can be made with either a 9-inch loaf pan or a 10-inch tube pan. Hi Donna, We have not tested this recipe using mini a Bundt pan. Beat until smooth and creamy, adding more cream 1 tablespoon at a time if necessary. We actually have two 1234 recipes. I have made this cake five times and each time I have loved the flavor and the cake but it has a crusted top and the sides are crusted and separates from the cake and leave crust to peel or eat. The best part is it came out of my bundt pan all in one piece, which is not always the case. If you are using a hand mixer rather than a stand mixer, you will need to mix a bit longer. 4 cups all-purpose flour sifted. (A 10-inch tube pan will also work.) Today I added some butter extract as well as vanillawonderful addition! With buttermilk you have to be careful as the ingredients in it will cause the other ingredients in the recipe to react differently. Spoon into 10 inch well greased tube pan. I could make it with my eyes closed BUT today I made it twice and both time the cake sunk in, do you know why this happened. Wed love to hear how things go. Mix on low speed for at least 30 seconds to combine. Happy baking! I like that vanilla flavor so I add more for my taste. Hi Tonika, Thanks so much for the kind words. I followed the directions meticulously. Happy baking! I have a small baking business and have made many, meant wedding cakes using it. can you put 3 sticks of butter with salt? Any help in marrying the two would be welcome! These would make a wonderful Holiday Breakfast treat. Oh my Lisa, We apologize that you had this happen. You might want to switch to a tube pan, as the smooth surface makes it easier to get the cake out. You can use salted butter, but omit the salt from the recipe. 2 tsp. This is basically a pound cake, and no baking powder or baking soda are needed. I made 1-2-3-4 for my very first homemade cake. Follow us on Facebook (Link opens in new window), Follow us on Instagram (Link opens in new window), Follow us on Youtube (Link opens in new window), 1 1/2 cup (3 sticks) unsalted butter, softened. Let us know if you try it. I was, maybe 16 and this was, maybe 1964could I be right? do not over mix as this will yield a dry and heavy cake. Happy Baking! The dry ingredients will be moistened/coated by the butterand will stick to together if you press some between two fingers. Flavor profile, weight/thickness of the two ingredients and how 7Up will react to the other ingredients in the recipe. If i only have cream cheese that is 1/3 less fat will my cake come out the same. 20 minutes, for the 6- 45 minutes. Happy baking! Also, my cake always stick to the pan leaving me no choice but to force the cake out of the pan. 5 Stars!!! ( I usually shortcut when I can.) INGREDIENTS: 3 sticks salted butter (softened) 3 cups sugar 6 eggs 3 cups sifted cake flour 1/2 pint whipping cream 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/4 cup fresh Meyer lemon juice 2 tablespoons grated Meyer lemon . With any adjustments to a recipe, we always recommend a test run first. I decided to try it & I took it to work & it was a hit !! The picture shows a loaf cake instead of a tube pan. Hope this is helpful. Im short about three tbls of heavy cream! Totally fabulous bundt cake recipe! I have many people(family and colleagues) that request this cake from me. Hi Virginia, Yes you can add chocolate chips to the 1 2 3 4 Pound Cake. Hello My Dear Aunt always used Swans Cake Flour. 1 c. butter 4 eggs 1 c. buttermilk Cream butter and sugar. It was absolutely the best pound cake. Hi Mia, Both the Whipping Cream Pound Cake and Red Velvet Cake recipe are delicious cakes! Hi Gail, glad to hear it went well, and Happy Baking! Then Over baking Oven temperature not being hot enough when cake placed into oven Adding too much cake flour Added less liquid than recipe calls for. Yes mam, you could be right! Cream Cheese Cookies 3. Add vanilla; for richer flavor, add additional 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. Just make sure you sift, then measure or youll end up with too much flour in the batter. butter flavoring (vanilla flavoring can be substituted) Preheat oven to 325F. Bake for 60 minutes or until an inserted toothpick comes out clean. ** For cupcakes, I like to use 7c. Hi Cynthia. Cream butter in large bowl. It may need to bake a little longer. This recipe is awesome!! Add sour cream, vanilla and lemon flavoring and mix well. Perfectly flat across the top, too. I follow the recipe to a T and it is fool proof ! When the gluten in the flour is over-developed, the cake can rise too quickly and then fall as it starts to cool off, which can cause the top to crack and the inside to become a bit too dense. If so, how long for baking? For serving, cut each profiterole in half crosswise, fill with a small scoop of ice cream, replace the top, and drizzle with slightly warm chocolate sauce. You just need to tweak the time. 1/2 teaspoon ground mace Step 2 In large . You should start testing for doneness at 1 hour of bake time. Add eggs, one at a time, beating just until blended after each addition. 1-2-3-4 Pound Cake is our most requested recipe. Wed suggest to test at 1 hour and see if the cake tester comes out clean. 6 large eggs (room temp.) Im following the recipe but my pound cakes always come out undercooked in the middle what Im I doing wrong. This is one of the best cakes Ive ever made! Remember, all ovens bake differently. Stay tuned to the site, and happy baking! . Grease and lightly flour one 10 inch tube pan. Happy Baking! Happy Baking! I have a mini Bundt pan that has 20 Bundts in the tray, how long would these need to bake? Make the cake: Sift flour, salt, and baking soda together in a bowl. Can you please tell me where I went wrong. How much baking powder is acceptable to add? Thanks for bringing this up; we are going to add this tip to the recipe. It is moist and not consider a dense cake. Instructions. You can use salted butter in place of unsalted. Im afraid to attempt it. 1 cup(3 sticks) salted butter (softened) Hey what about a recipe for a all lushouis lemon2-3 layer cake.do you have it and would you share it. I always get requests to make it! What is the temperature if I have a gas what is the temperature if I have a gas stove. Do you have certain concerns? Happy Baking! Lemon Pound Cake Batter 1 cups (12oz/340g) butter (room temperature) 3 cups (1lb 8oz/675g) granulated sugar 6 large eggs (room temperature) 1 cup (8floz/225ml) milk (room temperature) 2 tablespoons lemon zest 2 tablespoons lemon juice 3 cups (15oz/426g) all-purpose flour teaspoon baking soda teaspoon salt Lemon Syrup Coat the reserved lemon zest with some sugar and arrange it on top of the cake as a garnish. Lemony pound cake, rich with the refreshing flavor of iced sweet tea and topped with a freshly squeezed lemon glaze. Pour Lemon Glaze onto cooled cake before serving. No other compares. is it light and not dense. Sift confectioner's sugar on the top or serve it your own way; one Swans Down fan slices it horizontally in half and adds in a layer of whipped cream and sliced bananas. If desired, add teaspoon of almond extract or teaspoon of vanilla extract. Well share this with The Kitchen and see if they have any suggestions. From swansdown.com See details CREAM CHEESE POUND CAKE RECIPE | ALLRECIPES I made the following changes: (1) added one tablespoon of lemon juice, (2) zested half of a small lemon into the mix, (3) only put 1/4 teaspoon of almond extract, (4) used cinnamon instead of nutmeg and From allrecipes.com See details I need to know the measurements for a bundt pan. Thank you in advance. Required fields are marked *. Grease 3 (8-inch) round cake pans and line with parchment. Hi Mia, The Swans Down Kitchen did a little test and made a Marbled Red Velvet Whipping Cream Bundt Cake. SIFT the sifted cake flour with baking powder and salt. Remove from pan to a wire rack and let cool completely. Directions. Hi Elizabeth, We used the Nordic Ware Heritage Bundt Pan. The cook time will vary, though, so you just need to test one cupcake first to get the time right, before baking them all. Hi Brenda, Yes you can certainly add pineapple to the Whipping Cream Pound Cake. Hi Michaels, That is a goal we are working towards. I have been making this recipe for a little over 10 years and have been Nick named pound cake. Add flour, a small amount at a time, beating well after each addition. Add 2 t. vanilla extract and 1/4 t. lemon extract. 1. Does that mean to sift the whole box of flour into a bowl and then scoop out 3 and cups? Thanks for sharing, and happy baking! Feedback from our Kitchen is if you have concerns about the cake rising enough, or concerns of being able to mix the batter completely you can add a small amount of baking powder. Discard tea bags and let cool. Required fields are marked *. This will be my go to pound cake. Bake approx. Follow us on Facebook (Link opens in new window), Follow us on Instagram (Link opens in new window), Follow us on Youtube (Link opens in new window), Raspberry Cake with Vanilla Bean Meringue, 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature, 1/3 cup fresh lemon juice (2 to 3 lemons), Zest of 2 lemons (long strips, minimal white pith), 1/2 cup sugar + extra for coating lemon zest garnish, 4 sticks (1 pound) unsalted butter, room temperature, 1 cup confectioners sugar, sift before measuring. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. Remove from heat and let cool at room temperature. We are sorry to hear that you had this experience with Swans Down Cake Flour. Line pan lengthwise with parchment paper, leaving about a 2" overhang. My wife had this box of cake flour in our pantry. Hi I want to bake a giant cup cake, so what be the measurements and cook time. Happy baking! It comes out perfect: dense, moist and rich with a perfect crumb texture. Hi Rebecca, this is our 1-2-3-4 Pound Cake, which specifies a 9-inch loaf pan or 10-inch tube pan. Do I need to alter the recipe to account for the altitude? Hi! I wanted to know, because I did not see a recipe for a sock it to me cake. Lemon Pound Cake is a rich buttery cake loaded with lots of lemon flavor. Remove from heat and strain; discard water and reserve lemon zest. Thank you!!! This IS the best pound cake recipe to me. Thank you! Follow directions exactly & you wont be disappointed. This recipe is very popular and has been on the back of the Swans Down box since 2010. ? Thanks so much for writing. Then I remembered that she always used Swans cake flour so I decided to look on the back and there it was!! Happy baking! Hands down the best pound cake!! Other Swans Down recipes that we have tested in a mini bundt pan bake for 20 25 minutes. Slow and steady wins the race with this pound cake. Dress it up with berries and whipped cream, grill it with pineapple, drizzle with chocolate syrup, any way you want it the real thing, as Van Halen says, is pound cake. Happy baking! MIX on low speed until all ingredients are incorporated. Hi Linda, We agree, the Swans Down Whipping Cream Pound Cake is the best pound cake ever! Hi Loretta, Were sorry you had this issue. Happy Baking! Cream butter, shortening, and sugar until fluffy and light. Grams and ounces? The best pound cake, bar none. Remove from pan(s) and finish cooling on rack. Will be trying this cake this week. Hi Tricia, We love to hear from our happy consumers! Continue to mix until the egg disappears completely into the mixture. Cool for 5 minutes and turn outof pans. SIFT Swans Down Cake Flour and measure out 3 cups. Hi Tami, To make a Chocolate 1 2 3 4 Pound Cake you would add 1/4 cup cocoa powder to the dry ingredients OR 3 ounces melted baking chocolate, cooled and added when the eggs are added. 1234 Cake is definitely an all time favorite. Happy baking! The recipe yields approximately 12 cups of batter. I made this cake for thanksgiving and my family devoured it!! Vanilla extract to taste (or other flavoring if desired). Add Sugar one cup at a time until fluffy. I want to do the 1234 cake but only I have butter with salt, then do I not put in the salt? Here is a chart put out by the USDA to use as a guideline. Preheat the oven to 350 Fahrenheit. I would like to make your lemon cake, but I want to use to 4 inch cake pans as I am only making it for myself. Happy baking! Did this recipe used to have more Whipping cream in it? Beat on medium-high speed for 2-3 minutes. Bake at 325 degrees for 25 to 30 minutes. Do you know why? 4 sticks (1 pound) unsalted butter, room temperature 1 cup confectioners' sugar, sift before measuring 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 tablespoons heavy cream (or milk) Filling 2 cups lemon curd Directions Make Cake: Preheat oven to 350. Add the eggs 1 at a time, mixing until blended. Combine confectioners sugar and butter in medium size bowl. The same 3 recipes 1 2 3 4 Layer Cake, Simple Chocolate Cake and Whipping Cream Pound Cake have been on the back of the box for many years. Make Sweet Tea Syrup: Bring water to a boil in a small saucepan, stir in sugar and cook and stir for 1 minute. . Add in butter flavoring Remove from pan and cool completely on wire rack. Add eggs one at a time and beat to combine. Swans down cake flour is the ONLY cake flour I bake with. We recommend using approximately 1 cup and lightly toss them in flour before gently folding them in. The Extracts Adding vanilla extract is a given with pound cakes. I used butter to grease the pan along with flour. The first time I baked it, it was an instant hit with my family and friends. Hi Mae, Word from The Kitchen is that you can replace the 1 cup of milk with 1 cup of mayonnaise. I have baked the cake according to the recipe on back of box and put mixture in a tube pan bothe times the cake sunk n middle n croton the sides but had a good taste. Can this recipe be made with all butter instead of the margarine? Happy Baking! Not to be confused with our 1-2-3-4 Layer Cake recipe on the back of the Swans Down Cake Flour box, this is pure, buttery pound cake in every bite. Generously coat a 10-inch tube pan with shortening; dust with flour. Hi Jeanne, The giant cupcake pan type works best with a pound cake recipeand Swans Down Whipping Cream Pound Cake is simply delicious! 2 tablespoon crushed pineapple Instructions Preheat the oven to 325F. I love this cake! Happy baking! Happy baking! This recipe uses both salt and baking powder, as most Southern-style pound cakes do. I wasnt feeling so great tonight, myself so I made the pound cake. Also, you mentioned the Layer Cake, and since we actually have 2 different 1234 cake recipes, were listing them below. Should the Whipping Cream also be room temperature? Stir. I made this cake for the teachers as a small token of appreciation for their hard work and dedication at the pre-k program. Happy baking! Thank you. Continue to mix adding remaining milk as needed. I tried this recipe and I must say it is my all time favorite cake. Stir in 2 tablespoons of the heavy cream. She used a sheet pan and alternated globs of yellow and chocolate, so my family could choose their favorite. Swan's Down content produced in Louisiana. Add buttermilk, lemon zest and lemon juice. Do not overmix or the cake will be tough. Moist Lemon Cake Recipe. Happy Baking! WOW! CREAM butter, cream cheese and lemon zest in large bowl until light and fluffy. Please note that this recipe makes a lot of batter and adding crushed cookies will yield even more. In same saucepan, place sugar, remaining 1/2 cup water and lemon zest. I love the recipe each time I make the whip cream pound cake it comes out perfect. This does sound like what sometimes happens when the gluten is over-worked by too much mixing or mixing at high speeds, but sounds like you are aware of that already and were careful to avoid it. Set aside. Hi Jeremiah, Thanks for reaching out. I had been trying to find the recipe. How much cocoa powder should I add to the pound cake recipe. https://swansdown.com/recipes/7-up-cake-cupcakes/. Hi Wyzenna, You can use the recipe in a loaf vs a tube pan. Add flour mixture a little bit at a time, beating just until combined. For tube pan, you might need the full 25 minutes.). Add flour mixture to yolks and whisk until well combined. Now I would like to make a Sour Cream pound cake. 1 hour and 15-30 minutes or until a long tester inserted in center of cake comes out completely clean. I have used this recipe for years and its the best pound cake! It always comes out perfect everytime- it is a light, fluffy pound cake- I know that sounds like an oxymoron. . Chose to bake it in 2 loaf pans and am very happy with result. Please note that this recipe yields about 12 cups of batter, so make sure to not fill the pan more than 2/3 of the way full. Grease 3 (8-inch) round cake pans and line with parchment. It is my go to cake and every one loves it when I make it. Happy baking! Most bakers I know say just 10 min in the pan, thats it. Preheat oven to 325. That small amount will not effect the outcome. Hi Luisa, thats correct. Grease and flour a bundt cake pan. Can you use whole milk instead of heavy cream? Hi Sheila, Those are wonderful treasures to hold. Sift flour, salt and baking soda in a large bowl. Hi Michelle, In Step 5 you invert the Bundt cake onto a wire rack that is placed over the baking sheet. You cannot go wrong with Swans Down! Hi Roz, We have not tested this recipe using buttermilk as a replacement for heavy whipping cream. Hi Lomair, We appreciate all feedback from our Swans Down Cake Flour users. As you mix the frosting will become very smooth.