Slap Ya Mama Pound Cake!!!

Step 5: Alternate Adding Dry Ingredients and Milk

With your mixer on low speed, alternate adding the flour mixture and milk to the butter mixture—beginning and ending with flour. (Add flour → milk → flour → milk → flour).
Mix each addition just until combined. Overmixing can make your cake dense instead of fluffy.

Step 6: Add Flavor Extracts

Once the batter is smooth, mix in the vanilla and lemon extract. The combination of these flavors gives your pound cake a warm, comforting aroma that’s simply irresistible.

Step 7: Pour and Bake

Pour the batter evenly into your prepared pan. Tap the pan gently on the counter to remove any air bubbles.
Bake in the preheated oven for 1 hour and 15 minutes to 1 hour and 25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

Tip: Every oven is different, so start checking your cake around the 1-hour mark.

Step 8: Cool the Cake

Once baked, remove the pan from the oven and let it cool on a wire rack for 10–15 minutes. Then carefully invert it onto a serving plate. Let it cool completely before glazing or slicing.

🍯 Step 9: Make the Glaze (Optional but Recommended)

In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, milk, vanilla, and melted butter until smooth. Drizzle the glaze over the cooled cake, letting it drip beautifully down the sides.

You can also skip the glaze and dust the cake with powdered sugar for a simpler, classic finish.

💡 Pro Tips for the Perfect Pound Cake

• Room temperature ingredients ensure a smooth, even batter.
• Don’t overbake. The cake should be golden brown and slightly springy to the touch.
• Use real butter. Margarine can’t match the depth of flavor.
• Rest before slicing. Waiting a few hours enhances the flavor and texture.

🍽️ Serving Ideas

Serve your Slap Ya Mama Pound Cake:

• With a dollop of whipped cream and fresh berries
• Alongside a scoop of vanilla ice cream
• With a drizzle of warm caramel or chocolate sauce
• Or simply enjoy it plain with a hot cup of coffee or tea

❤️ Final Thoughts

The Slap Ya Mama Pound Cake is more than just dessert—it’s a slice of Southern tradition. Every bite is rich, buttery, and nostalgic, reminding you of family gatherings, cozy kitchens, and the sweet aroma of home-baked goodness. Once you try this recipe, it’s bound to become your go-to cake for every occasion.

Would you like me to include a version with a lemon or cream cheese twist next? Those variations make it even more decadent.