💛 Slap Ya Momma Pound Cake
A rich, buttery, old-fashioned pound cake that’s so soft and flavorful, it’ll have everyone asking for seconds! Moist, dense, and golden perfection — just like Grandma used to make.
🧈 Ingredients
For the Cake:
- 3 cups granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
- 6 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon salt
For the Glaze (optional but recommended):
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
- 2–3 tablespoons milk
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
🍰 Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C). Grease and flour a bundt pan or a large loaf pan.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugar for 4–5 minutes until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Stir in the vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Add the dry ingredients alternately with milk to the butter mixture, starting and ending with flour. Mix just until smooth and creamy.
- Pour the batter into your prepared pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 1 hour 10 minutes to 1 hour 20 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool in the pan for 15 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack to cool completely.
🍯 For the Glaze:
- In a small bowl, whisk together powdered sugar, melted butter, milk, and vanilla until smooth.
- Drizzle over the cooled cake for a beautiful finish.
💬 Serving Tip:
Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or fresh strawberries for the ultimate Southern comfort dessert.