Here’s a rich, old-fashioned “Slap Ya Momma” Pound Cake—buttery, moist, and full of flavor 🍰
I’ll give you clear, detailed directions so it comes out perfect.
🍰 Slap Ya Momma Pound Cake
⏱ Time
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Prep: 20 minutes
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Bake: 1 hour 15 minutes
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Cool: 20–30 minutes
🍽 Servings
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12–14 slices
🧾 Ingredients
Cake Batter
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3 cups granulated sugar
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1½ cups (3 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
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6 large eggs, room temperature
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3 cups all-purpose flour
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½ tsp salt
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1 cup whole milk
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1 tbsp vanilla extract
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1 tsp butter extract (optional but traditional)
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1 tsp lemon extract (optional, adds balance)
Optional Glaze (Highly Recommended)
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1 cup powdered sugar
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2–3 tbsp milk
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½ tsp vanilla or lemon extract
👩🍳 Directions
1. Prepare the Pan & Oven
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Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C).
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Grease a bundt or tube pan generously with butter.
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Dust with flour, tapping out excess.
👉 Tip: Pound cake needs low, steady heat for even baking.
2. Cream Butter & Sugar
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In a large mixing bowl, beat butter on medium speed until smooth.
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Gradually add sugar.
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Beat for 4–5 minutes until very light and fluffy.
👉 This step is key to a moist pound cake—don’t rush it.
3. Add Eggs
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Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each.
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Scrape down the bowl after every 2 eggs.
4. Mix Dry & Wet Ingredients
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In a separate bowl, whisk flour and salt.
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Add flour mixture to batter alternating with milk, starting and ending with flour.
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Flour → milk → flour → milk → flour
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Mix on low speed just until combined.
5. Add Flavorings
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Stir in vanilla, butter extract, and lemon extract.
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Mix gently—do not overbeat.
6. Bake
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Pour batter evenly into prepared pan.
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Smooth the top.
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Bake at 325°F for 70–80 minutes.
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Check doneness with a toothpick—it should come out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
7. Cool
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Let cake cool in the pan 15–20 minutes.
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Carefully invert onto a wire rack to cool completely.
🍶 Optional Glaze
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Whisk powdered sugar, milk, and extract until smooth.
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Drizzle over cooled cake.
⭐ Tips for “Slap Ya Momma” Flavor
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Use real butter (no substitutes).
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Room-temperature ingredients matter.
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Don’t overmix once flour is added.
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The cake tastes even better the next day.
🔁 Variations
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Southern Lemon: Add 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice.
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Cream Cheese Pound Cake: Replace ½ cup butter with cream cheese.
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Rum or Vanilla Bean: Swap extract for rum or vanilla bean paste