18th Century Pound Cake Recipe

Step back in time with this 18th Century Pound Cake Recipe! 🍰 This old-fashioned dessert was a staple in kitchens hundreds of years ago, made with simple ingredients and a whole lot of love. In this video, I’ll show you how to recreate this historic recipe in your own kitchen, with the same rich flavor and texture that’s stood the test of time.

🍰 18th Century Pound Cake Recipe
INGREDIENTS:
- 3 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup evaporated milk
- 3 cups cake flour (or all-purpose flour)
- 3 sticks unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract (or flavoring of choice)
- 6 large eggs
- 1 Bundt pan (greased and floured)

INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Preheat oven to 275°F (135°C).
2. Grease and flour a Bundt pan.
3. In a large mixing bowl, cream softened butter until smooth.
4. Slowly add sugar while beating on low until light and fluffy.
5. Add eggs one at a time, beating after each addition.
6. Sift flour and salt together.
7. Alternate adding flour mixture and evaporated milk to the butter mixture, mixing gently.
8. Stir in vanilla extract (or your preferred flavoring).
9. Pour batter into the prepared Bundt pan. Tap pan lightly to even out the batter.
10. Bake for about 1 hour 30 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
11. Cool slightly, then remove from pan. Slice, serve, and enjoy!

SERVING IDEAS:
- Pair with whipped cream, fruit, or ice cream for a classic touch.
- Try flavor variations with almond or coconut extract.

CHAPTER TIMESTAMPS (Professional)
0:00 Slice reveal & intro
0:19 Ingredients overview
0:56 Prep Bundt pan (grease/spray)
1:00 Cream butter
1:26 Gradually add sugar
1:48 Eggs added one at a time
2:12 Sift flour + salt
2:26 Begin adding dry ingredients
2:59 Alternate flour with evaporated milk
3:39 Add vanilla / flavor options
4:15 Pour batter into pan
4:37 Bake at 275°F (~1h30m), toothpick test
5:11 Slice the pound cake
5:29 Show slice / crumb
6:03 Like • Share • Subscribe
6:13 Outro

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