Its perfection. 1 hour and 15-25 minutes. Happy baking! Ingredients 230 grams ( 1 cup or 2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened* 200 grams ( 1 cup) caster sugar or One reason for that is if the flour is overmixed into the creamed sugar and butter. Do you happen to have a recipe for that using the cake flour? 2 cups sifted cake flour 1 cups sugar 3 tsp. this 1234 cake is great my aunt and use to bake hen she was alive (miss her so) my uncle like a huge slice on to of his plate of food topping it off. Hi Dee, You can always add additional tablespoons, one at a time and stir, of heavy cream until the glaze is at the consistency you prefer. Do you know why? What size is the bundt pan for this recipe? You would be safe to add about 1 teaspoon of salt if you only have unsalted butter. Can I add crushed Oreo cookies to the recipe? It may not be reaching the correct temperature now. I used butter to grease the pan along with flour. . I have made this pound cake for many years and it is what I call a no fail recipe. . Remove from heat and let cool at room temperature. A great base to use for other pound cakes, including my favorite: Buttermilk Lb. A great base to use for other pound cakes, including my favorite: Buttermilk Lb. Allow to cool in the pan 10-15 minutes. so I decided to come to the web site to find more great recipes. -Overmixing is the number one cause of a dry cake. Moist lemon cake mix . The light texture and lemon flavor of the cake also pairs well with a simple topping of freshly whipped cream. Bake at 325 degrees F for 1 hour 10 minutes. Would you still use the Lemon glaze or something different? You can then make cupcakes with the remaining batter. First, combine the finely grated zest of two lemons with softened butter and sugar, and whip that mixture with electric beaters until it's light, fragrant, and fluffy. Tossing the fresh berries in flour helps to keep them from sticking to the bottom of the cake during baking. Happy baking! (I was very careful not to over mix) is there an issue with the batch which has a UPC code of 04790013010, a best by 11/01/20 and a code following 1905060401 0824. We love the bananas and whipped cream filling idea, too. baking powder 1 tsp. Please specify accurate pan size! How long would I need to bake if I want to make using 4 or 6 bundt pans for mini individual cakes? Gently blend in SWANS DOWN Cake Flour until blended. Someone will be reaching out via email. Lemon Pound Cake Batter 1 cups (12oz/340g) butter (room temperature) 3 cups (1lb 8oz/675g) granulated sugar 6 large eggs (room temperature) 1 cup (8floz/225ml) milk (room temperature) 2 tablespoons lemon zest 2 tablespoons lemon juice 3 cups (15oz/426g) all-purpose flour teaspoon baking soda teaspoon salt Lemon Syrup As you mix the frosting will become very smooth. Directions. Happy baking! Happy baking! Continue to mix adding remaining milk as needed. Ive witnessed everything from children sneeking a piece to adults not sharing a single crumb when asked. Hi Livia, You can use a 9-inch tube pan or 2 (117-inch) baking dishes. Swan's Down content produced in Louisiana. Beat butter and sugar with a mixer on low speed just until combined. Come back and let us know if you try it. Happy Baking! Let us know if this helps! It is absolutely a delicious cake. Grease and lightly flour one 10 inch tube pan. It is always a big hit and I am always asked for my recipe. The Extracts Adding vanilla extract is a given with pound cakes. ADD 2 eggs, 1 cup sugar, one cup Swans Down Cake Flour. Swans Down Whipping Cream Pound Cake 2. If you need addition information please contact our Consumer Affairs Department at 504-272-2939. CREAM butter and gradually add sugar, creaming until light and fluffy. I would like to know if you can make mini loaves for the whipping cream pound cake? Someone will be reaching out to see if they can help. Hi Glaydell! Hi Debby, The 1-2-3-4 Pound Cake is Swans Down #1 most requested recipe. Add flour mixture and mix until fully combined and smooth. Your email address will not be published. salt 1/2 cup shortening, at room temperature 1 cup milk 1 tsp. Simmer until sugar has dissolved. Do you recommend that for this recipe? When I tested the cake at 75 minutes, the top was a dry crust but the skewer had batter on it. SOUR CREAM POUND CAKE I (10 inch Tube Pan) Hi Linda, We agree, the Swans Down Whipping Cream Pound Cake is the best pound cake ever! I dont use margarine, for obvious reasons. vanilla . Thank you! Hi Gwen, On our Tips page there are recommendations for baking at high altitudes. What pans can I use in place of it??? Would I have to change the recipe if I wanted to make it a cream cheese pound cake. Happy Baking! Preheat the oven to 350F and set an oven rack in the middle position. https://swansdown.com/tips/ Happy baking! Your email address will not be published. Always perf! The additional eggs may okay, but perhaps she could just use 2 additional yolks? But for some reason I cannot get the cake as high as she did. I didnt take it out due to the middle was not done. ALWAYS outstanding! Remember, all ovens bake differently. Happy baking! Put half of the vanilla batter in the bundt, then half of the red velvet, layer the remaining half vanilla on top of the red velvet and top with remaining half of red velvet. Set aside for later. Orange sounds like a delicious variation for the 1-2-3-4 Pound Cake! This is cake is DELISH!!! Add eggs, one at a time, beating just until blended after each addition. It makes me appreciate what she done every year for the family. Came out very delicious and moist. Cream butter in large bowl. Happy Baking! Thanks for bringing this up; we are going to add this tip to the recipe. Let us know if this helps! How long should I bake if using loaf pans? Easy to make. Just not quite there yet. The same 3 recipes 1 2 3 4 Layer Cake, Simple Chocolate Cake and Whipping Cream Pound Cake have been on the back of the box for many years. REPEAT 2 more times with remaining eggs, flour and sugar, scraping bowl after each addition. Feedback from our Kitchen is if you have concerns about the cake rising enough, or concerns of being able to mix the batter completely you can add a small amount of baking powder. Preheat oven to 325F. Assemble the layers and frost the cake with remaining Buttercream Frosting. The baking sheet is to catch dripping from the tea syrup and lemon glaze. How much baking powder is acceptable to add? Spoon batter evenly into Bundt pan. Happy Baking! Scrape bowl. Also added 2 teaspoon baking powder to cake flour. Easy Whipping Cream Pound Cake Made From Swans Down Whipping Cream Pound Cake Recipe For Decadent Desserts Swans Down Flour [irp] 7up Pound Cake The Seasoned Mom Old Fashioned Pound Cake With Whipping Cream Out Of The Box Baking Classic Pound Cake Passed Down Through Several Generations Sour Cream Pound Cake Recipe Call Me Pmc If desired, add teaspoon of almond extract or teaspoon of vanilla extract. Butter and lightly flour pan. Question: Are there other recipes or other uses for the heavy whipping cream. Bake approximately 1 hour and 15-30 minutes or until a long tester inserted in center of cake comes out completely clean. Ingredients for Swans down sour cream pound cake recipe 2 3/4 oz (100g) butter, softened 2/3 cup (4 1/4 oz / 115g) sugar 3 large eggs, at room temperature 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 1/2 cups (200g) all-purpose flour 2 teaspoon baking powder 1/4 cup - 2 tablespoons milk or water depending on the consistency and thickness of the batter. What is the temperature if I have a gas what is the temperature if I have a gas stove. Can you put fresh apple and cinnamon in the cake? My grandfather entered this 1-2-3-4 cake Greene family recipe in a Swans Flour baking contest when he was in 9th grade and won. You can use salted butter in place of unsalted. Happy baking! Moist and tasty. Hi Phyllis! 1 pound butter at room temperature. Preheat the oven to 325 degrees. 3 cups white granulated sugar Beat butter and cream cheese with a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment on medium speed until smooth, about 30 seconds. Hi Catherine, Thanks for the inquiry. That just simply is not enough!! Instructions. Basic 1-2-3-4 Cake 7. Hands down the best pound cake!! Vanilla Pound Cake with a moist and tender crumb. Someone will be reaching out to help. Hi Marlene, While it is possible to reduce the amount of sugar used in most cakes by about 10%. Place a fitted piece of parchment paper in the bottom of the pan. It really is just like the "old school" pound cake your grandmother used to make. Happy baking! Someone from our Customer Affairs Department should be reaching out. Happy baking! You should start testing for doneness at 1 hour of bake time. Hi Bonnie! I use WAY MORE vanilla flavoring than just 1/2 tsp!! To convert a recipe from cake flour to all-purpose flour you would remove 2 tablespoons of flour from each cup of all-purpose flour. I tried this recipe and I must say it is my all time favorite cake. Desde muy nia, utilizaba esta harina, particularmente la caja verde. Bake at 325F. Hi Ruthie, You should have no issues using the 1/3 less fat cream cheese. This is it, our famous 1-2-3-4 Pound Cake, the most often-requested recipe in Swans Down history. I saw a recipe to prevent dry cake: Place 2 cups water in Hi Diane, A note from the Swans Down Kitchen on your inquiry; Please understand that we have not tested the recipe using this ingredient listing Right now Im having trouble getting my cakes out of the oven intact, I seem to be leaving a lining of cake in the pan, maybe its all the rain lately . It was absolutely the best pound cake. Where did I go wrong? I could make it with my eyes closed BUT today I made it twice and both time the cake sunk in, do you know why this happened. I would like to make your lemon cake, but I want to use to 4 inch cake pans as I am only making it for myself. 2. Pour into prepared pan. Hi Debbie! Make Buttercream Frosting: In a large bowl (or the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with paddle attachment), beat butter and confectioners sugar together until light and fluffy. Now I would like to make a Sour Cream pound cake. Hi Jeanne, The giant cupcake pan type works best with a pound cake recipeand Swans Down Whipping Cream Pound Cake is simply delicious! Can I omit the Almond extract in this cake? Bake until a cake tester or toothpick inserted in the thickest part of the cake comes out clean or with just a few crumbs. SIFT Swans Down Cake Flour, then lightly spoon into measuring cup for 3 cups. Happy Baking! Sweet Tea Lemon Pound Cake Recipe For A Fresh Take On Swans Down Flour. Slowly incorporate the flour into the mixture one cup at a time. Let us know how the next one goes! Two very different sets of ingredients though. Let us know how if you LOVE it! Either way the cake may not have the same level of richness and flavor as the heavy whipping cream contains more fat, but will still have a good tasting pound cake. Desde Puerto Rico ??.. It may need to bake a little longer. Step 1. Adding Apple Sauce or Pumpkin Puree will require adjustments to the other ingredients in the recipe. Gradually add sugar, beating until light and fluffy, about 5 minutes. Hi Mary, Yes you can omit the Almond extract from the 1234 Pound Cake. Hi Christine, Thanks for the great questions. Butter a 9x4" loaf pan, fully coating bottom and sides. Also the room temp eggs. Hi Stephanie, You can certainly bake this in mini loaf pans. Cream butter and sugar in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with paddle attachment until light and fluffy. can you substitute 7up for whipping cream and what are the measurements? Add egg yolks, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Also, is there a difference in using whipping cream as it comes, or whipping it into a solid? I have used this recipe for years and its the best pound cake! Happy baking! 3 3/4 cups sifted Swans Down Cake Flour (sift before measuring) 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/8 teaspoon salt 2 1/3 cups granulated sugar 3 tablespoons lemon juice 1 tablespoon lemon zest 1 pound unsalted butter, room temperature 8 large eggs , room temperature 3 tablespoons poppyseeds 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Lemon Glaze Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Can I make it in a 9 x 13 inch cake pan and how long do you suggest it to be baked @ 325. It even happened with my 7up cake. I live at high altitude, over 5,000ft. I loved it. Mix for 2 minutes. ADD 2 eggs, 1 cup sugar, one cup Swans Down Cake Flour. To avoid overflowing be sure to not fill the pans more than 2/3 of the way full. do not over mix as this will yield a dry and heavy cake. Butter and flour a standard bundt pan or spray with baking spray. The #1 reason that cakes sink is because they are not baked completely throughout. Bundt pans can be tricky for sure, but it sounds like you know what youre doing. You can see it here: https://swansdown.com/recipes/1-2-3-4-pound-cake-our-most-requested-recipe/, 1-2-3-4 Layer Cake Butter and lightly flour 10 inch tube pan. 3 cups (360 grams) all-purpose flour 2 tablespoons lemon zest (from about 2 lemons) cup 7UP soda GLAZE: cup powdered sugar 1 tablespoon lemon juice (or more, as necessary) Instructions Preheat oven to 325F. Start testing at 1 hour and 15 minutes and bake until a long tester inserted in center of cake comes out completely clean. For my second foray I substituted 8oz of sour cream that was on hand. I make this cake all the time,but I never thought to make it in a pound cake pan.In fact I made one on yesterday but I always make it in layers. Its a gem! ADD flour mixture alternately with milk and extracts, blending after each addition until smooth. Then Over baking Oven temperature not being hot enough when cake placed into oven Adding too much cake flour Added less liquid than recipe calls for. You just need to tweak the time. This cake is definitely a favorite! We would recommend to make 2 separate batches. However, there are areas that cause a crust so if one is careful they can reduce a crust on regular pound cakes and reduce the thickness for Whipping Cream Pound Cake. Happy Baking! If you do please share it with me. What am I doing wrong help!!!!! Happy Baking! I follow the recipe to a T and it is fool proof ! Happy Baking! I had so much fun making it too, putting on my favorite podcast. Hi Veronica! Once youve added the flour, reduce the speed on your mixer to low and mix until just combined. It did overflow out of the pan. Remove from heat, add tea bags and steep for 10 minutes. Butter and lightly flour pan. Happy baking! I want to know if adding a teaspoon of baking powder will make a difference? You may use shortening & Flour instead if so desired. Sift the already sifted cake flour with baking powder and salt. This will be my go to pound cake. BUTTER and lightly flour two 9-inch loaf pans (or you can use one 10-inch tube pan). This does sound like what sometimes happens when the gluten is over-worked by too much mixing or mixing at high speeds, but sounds like you are aware of that already and were careful to avoid it. You should mix only enough to incorporate the ingredients. Add in flour and whipping cream, alternately. The first time I baked it, it was an instant hit with my family and friends. The Iglehearts invented Swan Down Cake Flour. Sift Swan's Down Cake Flour 5 Times before measuring into a Medium-Sized bowl. Being a pound cake were not sure how it will perform as a tall layer cake. Preheat the oven to 350 Fahrenheit. Can you substitute buttermilk for the heavy cream? Feedback from our Kitchen is if you have concerns about the cake rising enough, or concerns of being able to mix the batter completely you can add a small amount of baking powder. Can you please tell me where I went wrong. Your email address will not be published. Hi Natori, You can add cut fresh strawberries to the Whipping Cream Pound Cake. Beat the butter, sugar, and lemon zest: Start on low speed and gradually increase to medium-high once the butter and sugar are incorporated. oven proof container on rack next to cake. You cannot go wrong with Swans Down! Hi Monique, Thanks for the great compliment! This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. I had been trying to find the recipe. Hi Tammy, Wow, what a great bit of Swans Down history! hi Martha, Happy baking! Or you can give them a call at 1-800-535-1961 service@reilyproducts.com. Boil until sugar is dissolved. Place a piece of parchment in the bottom of each pan. Line pan lengthwise with parchment paper, leaving about a 2" overhang. While they work on developing a Pumpkin Spice Whipping Cream Pound Cake using Pumpkin Puree they offered the below suggestions that would not affect the overall recipe simply by adding these dry ingredients: Add: Regards the glaze I cut in half and add Bacardi rum to taste. This is a delicious pound cake AND our #1 most requested recipe. 1-2-3-4 Pound Cake (Our Most Requested Recipe) 1 week ago swansdown.com Show details . Hi Michelle, Oh, Oreos sounds like it would be delicious in the Whipping Cream Pound Cake. 2 tablespoon crushed pineapple Instructions Preheat the oven to 325F. Grams and ounces? This pound cake is so good that I couldnt walk past it and not take a slice. Cool in pan on wire rack 15-20 minutes. I think of it as a diabetic cake although it has 3 cups of sugarlol. What You Need: Swans Down Whipping Cream Pound Cake Ingredients for the Cake 1 cup salted butter, softened at room temperature 3 cups granulated white sugar 6 large eggs, room temperature 3 cups Swans Down cake flour, sifted 1 cup heavy cream, room temperature 1 tablespoon vanilla extract Ingredients for the Icing 1 cup powdered sugar, sifted Happy Baking! Come bake and let us know how it come out. In a separate bowl, combine sugar with lemon juice and lemon zest and mix well. The recipe on the back of the Swans Down box is for our 1-2-3-4 Layer Cake, which admittedly has a similar name but is a completely different cake. Each time I bake the 1234 cake layers, my cake is dry. Sign up to join our email list and receive new recipes, baking tips, promotions and more. Add in butter flavoring Hi Judi, great ideas. When the gluten in the flour is over-developed, the cake can rise too quickly and then fall as it starts to cool off, which can cause the top to crack and the inside to become a bit too dense. Hi Sheila, Add vanilla; for richer flavor, add additional 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. Then turn out, remove paper, and turn . MIX on low speed until all ingredients are incorporated. Someone will be reaching out to help. Just made this yesterday (9/8/22). And tossing the apple bits in a little flour should keep them suspended in the batter, rather than settling to the bottom. Its delicious, but it comes out cracked on top. Also she used double yoked eggs. Line the long sides of the pans with parchment paper "slings" and spray lightly with nonstick cooking spray again. Come back and let us know if you try it. Can this recipe be made with all butter instead of the margarine? It gave it the perfect little sweet crunch. baking powder 1 tsp. Follow us on Facebook (Link opens in new window), Follow us on Instagram (Link opens in new window), Follow us on Youtube (Link opens in new window), 1 pound unsalted butter, room temperature. Bake at 325 degrees for 25 to 30 minutes. Swans Down Lemon Cake Recipes. Add eggs one at a time to creamed mixture . Let us know if this helps! Have you tried creaming the butter, sugar and eggs on medium speed, and once the flour is (slowly) added, reduce mixture to medium-low speed? This is only layer cake my Mother made. Lemony pound cake, rich with the refreshing flavor of iced sweet tea and topped with a freshly squeezed lemon glaze. Hi Kim! When cakes are completely cool, place the rack over a baking sheet (to catch drips) and pour the glaze over each of the cakes, allowing the glaze to spill over the sides. Ive read that its best to put a pound cake in a cold oven to bake. Stay tuned to the site, and happy baking! Sift Swans Down Cake Flour once then measure; set No other compares. I normally use Crisco but decided to follow exact directions. Its the best!! Sift the flour and baking soda. Would that make the cake off, or can that work? Do I need to alter the recipe to account for the altitude? Lemon Treats. Hi Cleatiss, It was a sign:)1234 Pound Cake is an awesome cake. Hi Debbie, Yes Swans Down Cake Flour has a grand history that began with the Igelheart brother dating back to the mid 1850s! Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating until blended, add in butter flavor. We have several that we proudly display in our office. This IS the best pound cake recipe to me. Wed love to hear how things go. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. how can I get this to stop. Sift Swans Down Cake Flour then lightly spoon 3 cups cake flour into measuring cup. Also, use the best ingredients you can find the freshest eggs and the highest quality butter, cream and cane sugar that you can get are always recommended. In a large mixing bowl, cream butter, and then gradually add sugar, beating on medium speed until creamy. You will need to experiment to see what works best for you and your location. It was absolutely delicious in fact my co-workers asked for it again & again. Just made this for the first time for my daughters first birthday. Carmen revisa tu correo nuestro departamento de atencin al cliente te puede ayudar. Happy Baking! Just baked the 1-2-3-4 cake today and halved the recipe since I wanted a small loaf cake. Thanks so much for writing. Says use a 15 cup bunt pan? One of the ladies in my church sewing group made this for my birthday and its the best birthday cake Ive had in ages. vanilla extract 2 eggs Sift flour with sugar, baking powder Hi SMcD, Batters that are made with room temperature ingredients incorporate more evenly and tend to be smoother, while cold ingredients will bond together rather than incorporate. Required fields are marked *. Love this recipe, wanted to add strawberries to it ; wonder how that would taste ? Grease and flour a tube pan or bundt pan. Ive made this cake 3 times and very pleased with the results. Please help. It turned out perfectly! Happy Baking! This recipe yields about 12 cups of batter and requires a large bundt pan. Im going to make this my go-to cake recipe in the future. Thank you !! Set Aside 5 Cream together Butter and Cream Cheese. Can pineapple be added to your whipping cream pound cake? Thanks. Any help in marrying the two would be welcome! OLD FASHION 7-UP POUND CAKE Make sure all ingredients are . salt 1/2 cup shortening, at room temperature 1 cup milk 1 tsp. Happy baking! https://swansdown.com/recipes/1-2-3-4-layer-cake-back-of-the-box-cake/. I like to flavor it with Almond, Lemmon and vanilla! Two loaf pans would work, but each cake would be smaller, of course. Sign up to join our email list and receive new recipes, baking tips, promotions and more. The picture shows a loaf cake instead of a tube pan. Happy baking! PREHEAT oven to 325F BUTTER and lightly flour bundt pan. Hi Diana, If you do not have a large Bundt, you can use a standard size but make sure to not over fill the pan. The top crusty part of my cake always detaches from the cake.