Cake Mix Pound Cake Recipe rich, dense, and simple
A buttery, rich, and dense pound cake made easy using a simple boxed cake mix with just a few flavorful add-ins.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Yield: 12–16 slices 1x
Ingredients
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1 box yellow or butter cake mix (15.25 oz)
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1 cup unsalted butter, softened
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5 large eggs
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1 cup whole milk or heavy cream
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1/2 cup sour cream or cream cheese, softened
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1 tbsp vanilla extract
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Optional: 1/2 tsp almond extract or 1 tbsp citrus zest
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 325°F. Grease and flour a bundt pan or two loaf pans.
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In a large bowl, combine all ingredients. Beat on low 30 seconds, then medium 2–3 minutes until thick and smooth.
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Pour into pan(s) and smooth the top.
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Bake 50–60 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
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Cool in pan 10 minutes, then invert onto a wire rack to cool completely.
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Glaze or dust with powdered sugar if desired.
Notes
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Store at room temp for 3 days or refrigerate for 1 week.
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Freezes well up to 2 months.
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Use any cake mix flavor and flavorings to customize.