This basic pound cake is heaven! This was Pawpaw Waldrop’s favorite – so Nanny always had one on hand. I do not ever remember going to their home and not having this cake on hand! I loved it best when it was at least 2 days old. By that time the flavors had melded together and the crispy, sugary top of the cake was divine!
Over the years, I have used this basic pound cake recipe as the foundation for several variations!
Ingredients:
- 2 sticks butter
- 3 cups sugar
- 3 cups sifted cake flour
- 1 cup sour cream
- ¼ teaspon. soda
- Pinch salt
- 6 egg whites
- 6 egg yolks
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
Preheat oven to 350°.
Cream butter and sugar. Add egg yolks one at a time.
Dissolve soda in sour cream.
Add alternately with flour to butter mixture.
Add vanilla.
Beat egg whites until stiff. Fold into mixture.
Pour into greased and floured tub pan. Bake 2 hours.
