{"id":543,"date":"2020-04-14T14:57:32","date_gmt":"2020-04-14T19:57:32","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/outsidevoice.com\/?p=543"},"modified":"2021-05-16T16:19:58","modified_gmt":"2021-05-16T21:19:58","slug":"gogis-pound-cake","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/outsidevoice.com\/?p=543","title":{"rendered":"Gogi\u2019s Pound Cake"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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I think Gogi would be proud!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

\u2018Twas the (first) April of COVID-19. I had just returned from spending three weeks on lockdown with Mom. Back at the McCasa, I was checking the status of all our supplies, and mentally giving thanks for our tendency to keep plenty of grocery basics on-hand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

TMc: *taking inventory of the fridge, counting the eggs<\/em>*
DMc: How many eggs do we have left?
TMc: Eleven.<\/em>
DMc: And how many eggs does it take for a full-size pound cake?
TMc: Six.<\/em>
DMc: And how many slices do we get out of one?
TMc: Eighteen-ish.<\/em>
DMc: So\u2026that\u2019s three servings of yummy per egg\u2026that seems like really good ROI, right?
TMc: Ya know, it does, especially when you consider that we\u2019ve got two full jars of Barney Butter, and everybody knows that pound cake with a schmear of almond butter is the Breakfast of Champions.<\/em>
DMc: So\u2026do we have all the other ingredients for said pound cake?
TMc: We do!<\/em>
DMc: I think we should go for it! I mean, what if we never get all the fixins again?
TMc: Agreed. You go work so if we ever find eggs again we can buy some, and I\u2019ll channel Gogi here in the kitchen for a while!<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n

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Gogi\u2019s Pound Cake<\/h2>\n
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A classic, and one of the few cakes I make from scratch. The 18-slice yield is an average – if you cut slim slices from this recipe baked in a classic big Bundt pan, you can get up to 24 slices.<\/span><\/div>\n
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Prep Time<\/span>20 minutes<\/span><\/span> mins<\/span><\/span><\/div>
Cook Time<\/span>1 hour<\/span><\/span> hr<\/span> 20 minutes<\/span><\/span> mins<\/span><\/span><\/div><\/div>\n
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Course: <\/span>Dessert<\/span><\/div>
Cuisine: <\/span>American<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n
Servings: <\/span>18<\/span> Slices<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n\n
Author: <\/span>TMc<\/span><\/div>\n\n

Equipment<\/h3>
  • 12-cup Bundt or Tube Pan (OR two 9×5 loaf pans)<\/div><\/li>
  • Mixer, bowl, spatula, baking spray, the usual<\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n

    Ingredients<\/h3>
    • 3<\/span> Cups<\/span> All-purpose white flour<\/span> (aerated but not sifted)<\/span><\/li>
    • 1\/2<\/span> tsp<\/span> Baking soda<\/span><\/li>
    • 2<\/span> tsp<\/span> Ground mace<\/span><\/li>
    • 1<\/span> Cup<\/span> Softened unsalted butter<\/span> (two 8-ounce sticks)<\/span><\/li>
    • 3<\/span> Cups<\/span> White granulated sugar<\/span><\/li>
    • 6<\/span> Large eggs<\/span><\/li>
    • 1<\/span> Cup<\/span> Sour cream<\/span> (full fat)<\/span><\/li>
    • 1<\/span> TBSP<\/span> Vanilla extract<\/span><\/li>
    • 1-1\/2<\/span> tsp<\/span> Lemon extract<\/span><\/li>
    • 1-1\/2<\/span> tsp<\/span> Almond extract<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n

      Instructions<\/h3>
      • Preheat oven to 325 degrees Fahrenheit<\/span><\/div><\/li>
      • Mix flour, baking soda, and ground mace in a bowl or measuring cup<\/span><\/div><\/li>
      • Cream butter and sugar in your mixer bowl until light and fluffy<\/span><\/div><\/li>
      • Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each<\/span><\/div><\/li>
      • Add flavoring extracts, mix well<\/span><\/div><\/li>
      • Add half the sour cream and half the flour mixture, mix well<\/span><\/div><\/li>
      • Add the remaining sour cream and flour mixture, mix well<\/span><\/div><\/li>
      • Spray Bundt or loaf pans thoroughly with baking spray<\/span><\/div><\/li>
      • Bake at 325 for 1 hour and 10-20 minutes depending on your oven – do not open the oven for at least the first 40 minutes, and test with a skewer at around 1 hour and 5 minutes (if you use loaf pans, plan on it taking an hour, and test at 50 minutes)<\/span><\/div><\/li>
      • When done, cool the cake pan on a cooling rack for 10 minutes, then up-end the cake onto a rack with parchment under it to prevent sticking<\/span><\/div><\/li>
      • Let cool completely before storing in a cake keeper or freezing for future use<\/span><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n
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        Notes<\/h3>
        This cake is dense, moist, and lovely just plain. It\u2019s also a fabulous delivery method for special treats as a base, such as:<\/span>
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        • Lightly toasted with nut butter smeared on top of a slice<\/li>\n
        • Spread with softened cream cheese and the fruit or pepper jam of your choice<\/li>\n
        • Strawberry shortcake (add strawberry sauce and whipped cream or Cool Whip) – this works well in slices or with the cake cubed up<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\u00a0<\/span>
          <\/div>\nThis freezes beautifully as well!\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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