Description
Discover the sweet secret behind this classic Southern delight!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3 cups granulated sugar
- 5 large eggs
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup Sundrop soda
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- In a separate bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with the Sundrop soda, starting and ending with the flour mixture.
- Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Pour the batter into a greased and floured bundt pan.
- Bake for 1 hour or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For a more intense flavor, you can add a bit of lemon zest.
- This cake pairs well with a light glaze or whipped cream.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Sundrop Pound Cake, Southern dessert, classic cake recipe