Million Dollar Pound Cake
Ingredients:
1 lb (4 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
3 cups granulated sugar
6 large eggs
4 cups all-purpose flour
¾ cup whole milk
1 tsp almond extract
1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions:
Preheat oven to 300°F (150°C). Grease and flour a large tube or bundt pan.
In a large bowl, cream butter until light and fluffy (about 3–5 minutes).
Gradually add sugar and beat until well incorporated.
Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
Alternate adding flour and milk, starting and ending with flour. Mix just until combined — don’t overmix.
Stir in vanilla and almond extracts.
Pour batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
Bake for 1 hour and 30 minutes to 1 hour and 40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
Let cool in the pan for 10–15 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack to cool completely.
Optional Glaze:
Mix 1 cup powdered sugar with 2–3 tablespoons of milk and a splash of vanilla or almond extract. Drizzle over cooled cake.
