Comparing Pound Cake Ingredients to Get the Best Pound Cake

Comparing Pound Cake Ingredients to Get the Best Pound Cake | Down the Baking Rabbit Hole Series

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Many ingredients are frequently substituted for butter in a pound cake recipe. In this video, I test the effect of butter, oil, sour cream, Greek yogurt, cream cheese, and vanilla ice cream on the appearance, texture, and flavor of a basic pound cake to find out which one makes the best pound cake.
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Other Videos in this Pound Cake Series:
1) History of Pound Cake video: • Down the Baking Rabbit...
2) Making a Pound Cake from 1747: • Making the First Publi...
3) Comparing Store Bought Pound Cakes: • Comparing Store Bought...
Get the Pound Cake Recipe: Boyle, Tish. The Cake Book. Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, 2006. - amzn.to/3Ax18US
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McCoy, Jenny. “Beyond Flavor: The Science of Butter.” Institute of Culinary Education, 24 Sept., 2015. ice.edu/blog/beyond-flavor-sc...
Baz, Molly. “The Secret to the Moistest Cake? Regular Ol’ Vegetbale Oil.” Bon Appetit, 9 April, 2019. www.bonappetit.com/story/mois...
Vaughan, Kelly. “Sour Cream is Such a Magical Ingredient in Baked Goods - Here’s Why.”
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@jackieoneal4806 Жыл бұрын

I always bake my cakes with butter and cream cheese!!

@DK-qj7cr Жыл бұрын

Yep 3 sticks of butter and 1 block of cream cheese…vanilla and rum extract (or real rum if that’s your choice) 😊

@windycitybaker Жыл бұрын

That sounds delicious!

@patriciamurashige6879 Жыл бұрын

Wow … I love your test tasting along with your honest reviews!! All the pound cakes looked amazing!!

@windycitybaker Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much! 😊 I'm glad you liked them.

@joycejones4855 Жыл бұрын

“Girl I’m gonna follow you down to the rabbit hole. I’ve never in my wildest dream would think to vanilla ice cream in a cake recipe I’m so curious now😂

@windycitybaker Жыл бұрын

Right?! I was really surprised.

@sadafambreen1528 Жыл бұрын

Great informative video! Thanks a lot for breaking down all the ingredients and how they impact the outcome.

@windycitybaker Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

@tremelyoung8048 10 ай бұрын

I just discovered this video..I absolutely love it..very,very helpful..thank you. 😋

@desiswag907 Жыл бұрын

WoW! This was an expensive test. Thank you for the information

@windycitybaker Жыл бұрын

You are very welcome!

@armystar90 Жыл бұрын

Interesting! Thanks for the comparisons. That's a lot of cakes by the way hopefully you had people to share it with!

@windycitybaker Жыл бұрын

I'm glad you liked the video! Thankfully my husband took all of the good tasting ones to work. That would have been waaaaay too much for us to eat.

@danmarley2886 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for taking away the mystery of baking pound cake. It is one of my favorites for the simplicity of baking it. Now I'm even more confident, understanding the anatomy of this ubiquitous treat.

@windycitybaker Жыл бұрын

You are so welcome! I'm glad I could help!

@chef-magoo Жыл бұрын

Great video! Thanks for this, on the poundcake journey myself, you just joined my elite group of subscriptions! Looking forward to more to come.

@windycitybaker Жыл бұрын

Well thank you very much! I'm in the process of working on more videos as we speak/type.

@user-iu6bv8vu8o Жыл бұрын

Great video! I’m an absolute cream cheese lover in pound cakes- it’s the ice cream that got my attention! I will definitely try that idea out! Really good video!

@windycitybaker Жыл бұрын

Thank you! I was so surprised about the ice cream. I thought I was being a little crazy with that option, but I was pleasantly surprised lol

@evelyngalarza67 Жыл бұрын

Interesting. Thanks for sharing.

@rosinaferrante8532 Жыл бұрын

Excellent video well done and very informative I enjoyed this

@windycitybaker Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

@barbaracoursey9486 Жыл бұрын

Hi there!!! I am a new subbie and I really want to get into pound cakes so this was very informative!! So glad this popped up on my home screen and I will definitely be checking out some more of your videos!

@windycitybaker Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@michaelbruns449 2 ай бұрын

Lets say we use one pound each of sugar eggs flour and butter, how much vanilla isnt enough and how much vanilla is too much? but any way i taste it, pound cake blows away regular cake, especially with vanilla and lots of powdered sugar sprinkled all over it 😊 Now i like really wana see and hear and taste a pound cake thats made with butter, oil, sour cream, yogurt, cream cheese and vanilla ice cream all baked together with vanilla extract and powdered sugar on top of course 😊

@arquesiagrice4681 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much this was very informational I was just looking for something and happened on your site wow I'm a subscriber. Thank you again

@windycitybaker Жыл бұрын

Welcome to the Windy City Baker community!

@msdee2905 Жыл бұрын

I’m still trying to perfect my pound cake. Thanks for sharing

@windycitybaker Жыл бұрын

You’re welcome 😊

@joanneclegg939 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for this video. I know what cake I’m making for thanksgiving

@windycitybaker Жыл бұрын

Pound cake is perfect for Thanksgiving!

@laurazeller2014 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Sara!

@windycitybaker 2 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome!

@user-xy5ox2nn8t Жыл бұрын

I’m trying different pound cake recipes for more than a week, and this video really helps. Thanks!

@windycitybaker Жыл бұрын

I'm so glad it was helpful!

@carlycb1540 8 ай бұрын

Great video

@Heytaylorj Жыл бұрын

Great video!

@windycitybaker Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@farahal-sheikh2136 8 ай бұрын

I love your video ❤ could you please show us eggless cake recipes I have tried many but not satisfied.

@jackiedavis1492 3 ай бұрын

Interesting test. I've never heard of the ice cream pound cake. I made a cream cheese PC today😊

@windycitybaker 3 ай бұрын

That sounds amazing!

@atilelesensey5328 Жыл бұрын

Dank u voor het delen

@windycitybaker Жыл бұрын

Heel graag gedaan (You're very welcome) - Used google translate so I'm sorry if the translation is wrong.

@Tha.supreme 2 ай бұрын

Is there a video on the different types of leaveners effects on pound cakes

@michaelbruns449 2 ай бұрын

Today i tried a few different pound cakes, store and bakery and none of them have vanilla (extract?) listed in the ingredients, no vanilla anything whatsoever, too bad huh? why not? another dimension of good taste is being totally ignored.

@Sjaloveskitchen 4 ай бұрын

Thank you 💕

@windycitybaker 3 ай бұрын

You’re welcome 😊

@pinkpeony2171 Жыл бұрын

NEW SUBBIE!!! Thank you...luved this comparison video...been thinking of finally tackling the pound cake recipe...this gives me more insight!

@windycitybaker Жыл бұрын

I'm glad it was helpful!

@patriciamurashige6879 Жыл бұрын

The whole video is awesome!! I know the details and “dirty work” IE: washing the bowls and other utensils 5 times🥴 ok that’s what hit me first!!

@windycitybaker Жыл бұрын

Lol. Dishes are definitely my least favorite part of baking, but sometimes it's a necessary evil.

@cindys2995 Жыл бұрын

I honestly prefer, in order, heavy cream (which you didn't test here), Greek yogurt, and cream cheese. I believe the type of flour used is key....

@windycitybaker Жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing! I didn't see any recipes that used heavy cream in the pound cream recipe. That sounds delicious. Which type of flour do you use in your pound cakes?

@cindys2995 Жыл бұрын

@@windycitybaker I use a mix of AP and self rising flour - half each. My aunt taught me that. Heavy cream recipe is on the Swans Down brand of cake flour - I use 2 cups and 2 sticks of butter. It makes a very fluffy and silky texture.

@kima7414 7 ай бұрын

⁠@@windycitybakerPaula Deen’s cold oven pound cake is the best recipe I’ve used with heavy cream.

@jkmjcookingworld 11 ай бұрын

Wow

@Sheelapathak-tr9du Жыл бұрын

Very nice

@windycitybaker 5 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@catfishman1768 2 ай бұрын

My 10 year old daughter just made a pound cake and entered it in a competition. I thought it was perfect but she wants to win next time. I’m looking for tips. Should she have used cake flour? Or a mixture?

@brandonfoley7485 Ай бұрын

I would love to know the actual recipe of the top three

@05twister 2 жыл бұрын

I never thought to put ice cream in cake. Judging by your results, I will just leave on the side… a la mode!

@windycitybaker Жыл бұрын

I love cake and ice cream!

@moduqueRN Жыл бұрын

Great content. Is there a way to maintain crispy top on poundcake? Everyone likes that part, but as soon as you cover or wrap it the cake becomes soft :(

@barbram8001 Жыл бұрын

The cake has to cool completely, before wrapping. A good 8 hrs, I usually display on a cake plate, with lid.

@windycitybaker 5 ай бұрын

I agree about the crispy top. It's fantastic to have the crispy exterior and the soft cake inside. To be honest, I haven't found a way to keep the crispy part from getting soft. Everything I've ever done has made it soft (i.e., wrapping it in plastic wrap once cooled, keeping it on a covered cake plate, and storing in an airtight container). If other people have had success, please leave it in the comments!

@catfishman1768 2 ай бұрын

What was the complete recipe?

@imdavis1270 7 ай бұрын

Great job explaining and showing us the cakes difference. Your camera person failed because they didn’t zoom in so the cakes can be seen up close. Thank you

@windycitybaker 5 ай бұрын

Less the camera person and more poor planning on my part. Hopefully, we will remember closeups next time.

@beanetricemcdaniel6853 Жыл бұрын

This just came into my feed. Can someone give the recipe measurements on the cream cheese please? This wkend would be a fine time to make it. My son is and active soldier and pound cakes are his favorite. I would like to make this for him before he leave for deployment again next month. Thank you very much.

@windycitybaker Жыл бұрын

I just updated the blog post to include the ingredients: windycitybaker.com/comparing-pound-cake-ingredients-to-get-the-best-pound-cake/ As part of the series, I also developed a recipe for chocolate orange pound cake that is amazing! windycitybaker.com/chocolate-orange-pound-cake/

@ruthmaier755 9 ай бұрын

Going to give you what I believe is the best poundcake recipe in the world. This is definitely a southern poundcake. We actually believe that the crumb needs to be just a little sad to give the best flavor and mouth feel. 3 C All purpose flour 3 C fine sugar (Dixie Crystal) not powdered but ultra fine 3 sticks + 2 T butter 8 oz cream cheese 6 eggs 1 tsp each vanilla, almond, lemon, coconut and rum flavorings(no artificial) Make sure all ingredients are at room temperature and prep a large tube pan. This is a cold oven poundcake so no need to preheat. Cream butter and cream cheese until light and fluffy. Add sugar and cream for 8 min. Add flour and eggs alternating in 3 parts only mixing until combined. Add flavorings and beat for 1 minute on medium high scraping bowl a couple of times. Turn into pan and bang on counter several times to release air bubbles. Bake in 300°F oven for approximate 1:15 -1:30 or until cake tester comes out with just a few crumbs. Cool in pan for 15-20 min. Turn out on serving plate. Glaze or sprinkle with powdered sugar once completely cool.

@m3lodi0usmusic 3 ай бұрын

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@windycitybaker 3 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@user-pt1tf1cy8u 7 ай бұрын

Great information! Am on the quest also to find the perfect pound cake ~ tried one once at wedding, unmatched in creaminess! Need suggestions if anything new has surfaced :) Thank you!

@obp6891 6 ай бұрын

Is there the recipe for the ice cream pound cacke?

@windycitybaker 5 ай бұрын

Check out this post: windycitybaker.com/comparing-pound-cake-ingredients-to-get-the-best-pound-cake/ I list the original control recipe and the modifications I made for each of the test ingredients.

@lovely.helpmate Жыл бұрын

The cream cheese looks the best

@windycitybaker Жыл бұрын

I definitely agree!

@mehere337 Жыл бұрын

I thought she would've put the one made with the oil last.

@connieedwards8321 5 ай бұрын

This isxa beautiful cake! It looks so delicious. I am a new subscriber. Questions. Do i use salted or unsalted butter? Also, did u say I could use a 12 cup bundt pan?

@windycitybaker 5 ай бұрын

Welcome!! I always use unsalted butter so I can control the amount of salt in a recipe. If you use salted butter instead, I would suggest leaving the butter out of the recipe. I have included the website where I list the control recipe. I used a 6-cup bundt cake for this recipe. It can be doubled for a 12-cup bundt cake pan. Here is the website: windycitybaker.com/comparing-pound-cake-ingredients-to-get-the-best-pound-cake/

@douglaspierce8480 3 ай бұрын

The best pound cake is a sour cream cake with cream cheese icing.

@thomasduden9265 4 ай бұрын

Yeah wouldn’t make a cake with vegetable oil . You can find a recipe without vegetable oil . Some use coca it outlet cream cheese or sour cream

@amypatton6730 Жыл бұрын

Nice demonstration. Your hair was in your way.

@windycitybaker Жыл бұрын

Thank you! It did keep getting in the way. That's why I always pull my hair back when I'm baking off camera.

@BookHen-xn2bh 3 ай бұрын

Have you ever tried Ricotta cheese in a pound cake?

@windycitybaker 3 ай бұрын

No, I haven't. Have you tried it before? How did it taste? Did the ricotta affect the texture?

@BookHen-xn2bh 3 ай бұрын

@@windycitybaker Yes, I did make a pound cake with ricotta. It turned out good in my opinion.

@iantawashington-allotey9913 5 ай бұрын

Thanks for the video. If you are going to give them cakes to people you should have your hair pulled back and not touch or scratch your head.

@windycitybaker 5 ай бұрын

These cakes were just for me and my husband. When I make things for other people I pull my hair back, wear gloves, and follow all food safety rules. These cakes are for entertainment.