Christmas Pound Cake

Christmas pound cake sliced on platter with a glass of milk.

With dates and walnuts, this pound cake is full of holiday cheer!

Christmas Pound Cake

  Did you know that pound cake originally got its name because it contained a pound each of butter, sugar, eggs and flour without any leavening except air whipped into the batter? This would have made a very large cake. Over the years the recipe has changed, but the name has stayed the same.

  This is actually my first time making and eating homemade pound cake and I was really pleased with the result. It seems lighter and fluffier than a store-bought pound cake, but it’s good all the same. I’ve also added chopped walnuts and dates to make it the perfect Christmas recipe to serve at a party or give as a gift. I hope you enjoy and Merry Christmas!

 

How to Make Christmas Pound Cake:

 

Mix flour and baking soda. Set aside.

Mix sugar, butter and salt together until light and fluffy.

Add condensed milk and mix until well combined.

Add flour mixture and mix until no flour remains.

Add eggs and vanilla. Mix until well combined.

Fold in Walnuts and Dates. Pour into greased loaf pan.

Bake at 325 for 75-85 minutes or until knife inserted in middle comes out clean.

Other Holiday Recipes to Enjoy:

Slow Cooker Cranberry Sauce
Slow Cooker Apple Butter
Cake Mix Sugar Cookies
Pretzel Turtle Bites
Slow Cooker Hot Chocolate

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Christmas pound cake sliced on platter with a glass of milk.
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Christmas Pound Cake

Delicious pound cake for you Christmas festivities.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time1 hour 25 minutes
Total Time1 hour 35 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Christmas Pound Cake
Servings: 4
Calories: 994kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 cup two sticks butter, softened
  • 1 1/3 cups flour
  • 3/4 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 3/4 cup sweetened condensed milk
  • 3 eggs
  • 1/4 cup chopped Walnuts
  • 1/2 cup chopped Dates

Instructions

  • Mix flour and baking soda. Set aside.
  • Mix sugar, butter and salt together until light and fluffy.
  • Add condensed milk and mix until well combined.
  • Add flour mixture and mix until no flour remains.
  • Add eggs and vanilla. Mix until well combined.
  • Fold in Walnuts and Dates. Pour into greased loaf pan.
  • Bake at 325 for 75-85 minutes or until knife inserted in middle comes out clean.

Nutrition

Calories: 994kcal | Carbohydrates: 104g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 59g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Cholesterol: 142mg | Sodium: 948mg | Potassium: 574mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 68g | Vitamin A: 2361IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 260mg | Iron: 3mg

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One Comment

  1. Hello...just a clarification, did you use baking powder or soda as it is mentioned baking powder in the list and baking soda in the instructions. Thankyou

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