Here’s a rich, buttery “Slap Ya Mama” Pound Cake recipe that’s so good it might make you wanna slap somebody (with love, of course!). It’s decadent, Southern-style, and perfect for holidays or just because you feel like treating yourself.
🧈 Slap Ya Mama Pound Cake Recipe
Ingredients
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3 sticks (1 ½ cups) unsalted butter, room temperature
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3 cups granulated sugar
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6 large eggs, room temperature
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3 cups cake flour (or all-purpose flour sifted)
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½ teaspoon baking powder
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½ teaspoon salt
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1 cup heavy cream (or whole milk for a lighter version)
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1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
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Optional: 1 teaspoon almond extract or lemon extract for a twist
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C). Grease and flour a bundt or tube pan generously.
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In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar together until very light and fluffy — about 5 minutes. This step is crucial for that melt-in-your-mouth texture.
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Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
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In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
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Alternate adding the dry ingredients and the cream to the butter mixture, beginning and ending with the flour. Mix until just combined — don’t overbeat.
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Stir in the vanilla extract (and any optional flavoring).
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Pour batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
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Bake for 1 hour 15 minutes to 1 hour 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Check around the 1-hour mark.
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Cool in the pan for 15 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack to cool completely.
🍰 Optional Add-Ons
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Glaze: Mix powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla to drizzle over.
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Caramel drizzle or lemon glaze if you’re feeling fancy.
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Serve with whipped cream, berries, or peach compote.