Description
This Southern Comfort Pound Cake is a rich and moist dessert featuring a classic blend of butter and vegetable shortening, enhanced with Southern Comfort whiskey liqueur for a unique depth of flavor. Perfectly baked in a bundt pan, this pound cake offers a tender crumb and a delicate vanilla finish, making it a timeless treat for any occasion.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup vegetable shortening
- 3 cups granulated sugar
- 6 large eggs
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1/2 cup Southern Comfort (or other whiskey liqueur)
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Pan: Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C). Grease and flour a 10-inch bundt or tube pan thoroughly to prevent sticking.
- Cream Butter, Shortening, and Sugar: In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter, vegetable shortening, and sugar together until light and fluffy, about 4 to 5 minutes. This aerates the mixture for a tender cake.
- Add Eggs: Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition to ensure full incorporation and a smooth batter.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt to distribute the leavening agents evenly.
- Combine Milk and Southern Comfort: In a measuring cup, mix the whole milk and Southern Comfort to create the liquid component.
- Alternate Adding Dry and Liquid Ingredients: Add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture alternately with the milk and Southern Comfort mixture, beginning and ending with the flour. Mix gently to combine without overmixing.
- Add Vanilla Extract: Stir in the vanilla extract until just combined for enhanced aroma and sweetness.
- Pour Batter into Pan: Pour the batter evenly into the prepared bundt pan, smoothing the top with a spatula for an even bake.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 1 hour 15 minutes to 1 hour 25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
- Cool: Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 15 minutes, then invert onto a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
Notes
- This cake tastes even better the day after baking, allowing flavors to meld fully.
- For extra flavor and moisture, brush the warm cake with a mixture of Southern Comfort and powdered sugar to create a simple glaze.
