Country Pound Cake8 Servings. Nutritional Informationcalories367kcalprotein5.8gfat15.3gcarbs51.8gfiber0.9gsugar26.8gsodium35mgcholesterol50mgsaturates4.2gtrans fat1.7gunsaturated fat10gIngredients1/2 cup shortening1 cup sugar2 eggs1 tablespoon vanilla extract or you can use anise, almond, lemon, etc.1 cup milk2 cups all-purpose flour sifted4 teaspoons baking powderDirectionsIn a bowl, cream shortening and sugar; add eggs and beat with electric hand mixer until blended.Add flavoring, then alternate milk and flour.beat at least 3 minutes, add baking powder and beat one more minutes.Pour into 9-inch tube pan that has been greased and floured.Bake in preheated 350° oven 35 minutes or until cake tests done.When cool, ice with icing made with 1 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar mixed with small amount of milk and about a teaspoon of flavoring, until it is the consistency of very heavy cream.Spread on top of cake.Category: Desserts
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