This recipe is very popular and has been on the back of the Swans Down box since 2010. Just wondering if the batter was supposed to be a thick batter or did I do something wrong? 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. Cream butter thoroughly, add sugar gradually, and cream together until light and fluffy. Hi Al, Sorry we dont have any Sour Cream Pound Cakes listed on swansdown.com. Remove from oven and cool in pans for 10 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack and cool completely. Hi Christine, Thanks for the great questions. Someone from our Customer Affairs Department should be reaching out. When I inverted the cake 15 minutes later, the middle was uncooked. Bake in a slow oven (325F.) Hi Carrie, You can use All-Purpose Flour for this recipe. Hi Lomar, We appreciate all feedback from our Swans Down bakers and are sorry that you were disappointed. In the bowl of a stand mixer, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy (about 12-13 minutes). This recipe was my first ever cake of any kind. Someone will be reaching out via email. It was dry and crumbly. Hi Patricia, For the Whipping Cream Pound Cake in the picture we used the Nordic Ware 10cup Heritage Bundt Pan. Happy baking! Preheat oven to 325. I dont know what Im doing wrong, for some odd reason Ive tried to bake this cake about three or four times; the last cake hardly had that rich pound cake taste as it was oh, so dull, yuck!!! I need to know the measurements for a bundt pan. Coat the reserved lemon zest with some sugar and arrange it on top of the cake as a garnish. Happy Baking! 2. So if your recipe calls for 1 tablespoon of baking powder substitute it with 1 teaspoon baking soda and 2 teaspoons cream of tarter. 1 c. butter 4 eggs 1 c. buttermilk Cream butter and sugar. Even after her stroke. 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 (aka Back of the Box Cake because the recipe is on the Swans Down box) Hi Marvin! Hi Debby, The 1-2-3-4 Pound Cake is Swans Down #1 most requested recipe. 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 Hi Marlene, While it is possible to reduce the amount of sugar used in most cakes by about 10%. Cream butter, shortening, and sugar until fluffy and light. This is the only cake I bake for my family & they think Im some kind of magician! My reason for the half star is due to the amount of sugar required. Today I added some butter extract as well as vanillawonderful addition! Add in flour and whipping cream, alternately. Sign up to join our email list and receive new recipes, baking tips, promotions and more. Sift Swans Down Cake Flour once then measure; set It may take 1:15 1:30 to bake through. Regards the glaze I cut in half and add Bacardi rum to taste. Sift flour, salt and baking soda in a large bowl. Can I add crushed Oreo cookies to the recipe? vanilla extract 2 eggs Sift flour with It is important to follow the recipe instructions carefully for success. There is no answer to the question people ask on your webpage. Happy Baking! Add Swans Down Cake Flour and heavy whipping cream alternately beating on low speed until just blended as over beating will yield a dry and heavy cake. For more information visit our Baking Tips page. Now Im on a mission next time a pound cake for sure. (aka Back of the Box Cake because the recipe is on the Swans Down box). Why did my cake collapse in the oven. 1/2 stick unsalted butter, softened to room temperature Hi Tricia, We love to hear from our happy consumers! Where did I go wrong? When the syrup is cooled, remove the lemon zest with a strainer or slotted spoon, place it on some paper towel to drain and set it aside to use for garnishing the cake. Thanks for bringing this up; we are going to add this tip to the recipe. For my classic pound cakes, I also like to add a little bit of pure lemon extract (and coconut extract if I have some on hand.) Someone will be reaching out to see if they can help. Slow and steady wins the race with this pound cake. The back of my swans down cake flour said to do 3 tbsp of baking powder. Hi Cleatiss, It was a sign:)1234 Pound Cake is an awesome cake. Gently blend in SWANS DOWN Cake Flour until blended. This recipe is definitely a fan favorite. Moist, tender crumb & just the right level of sweetness. Beat in vanilla. I recently used your cake flour to make a pineapple glazed Pound Cake and it was a major hit at Church! In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. Happy Baking! Your information was forwarded to our Consumer Relations Department. Drizzle over cooled cake. Happy Baking! They liked the recipe so much they put his recipe on the box. The recipe yields approximately 12 cups of batter. Hi Donna, We have not tested this recipe using mini a Bundt pan. We did have one in our archives. Add flour mixture alternately with the milk, beating after each addition until smooth. In fact, weve just updated this recipe, which is one thats been handed down for generations, to specify all butter. What method should I used when it calls to sift before measuring? In large mixing bowl, cream butter then gradually add sugar beating on medium speed until Not sure I would use this flour again. Give this one a try! ), BAKE at 325 for approx. 3 Spray a Bundt Cake Pan or a 10-Inch Tube Pan with Bakers Joy. We understand your concerns. Add eggs, one at a time, beating just until blended after each addition. Butter and flour a standard bundt pan or spray with baking spray. Can I substitute those with 1/2 and 1/2. Hi: I just moved to a high altitude area (Colorado) I use swans Down cake flour for my German Chocolate Cake however it does not rise like it use to when I lived in (California) is there something I can do to make it right? I would like to print the recipe but I dont see a PRINT option. It does not do well as cupcakes. Ive made this cake twice, however mine never looks as good because my glaze just always seems too thick with the 4 tablespoons of cream. Your email address will not be published. I always get requests to make it! Add buttermilk, lemon zest and lemon juice. Happy baking! Thanks for being a Swans Down Cake Flour baking enthusiast. She would leave one plain, one was red and the other green. Some factors that result in a dry, crumbly 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. Hi, I used the recipe as instructed, however my cake looked wet in the inside. I made this cake for thanksgiving and my family devoured it!! Rich, decadent, and just absurdly good. Someone will be reaching out to help. One reason the denseness occurs is if the flour is overmixed into the creamed sugar and butter. Add eggs, one at a time, beating just until blended after each addition. Can I omit the Almond extract in this cake? It really goes to higher heights when you use 6 large eggs, 4 sticks of butter and substitute buttermilk (in place of the whipping cream. Thanks for sharing, and happy baking! Its delicious, but it comes out cracked on top. Chose to bake it in 2 loaf pans and am very happy with result. You may use shortening & Flour instead if so desired. -Oven temperature too high or overbaking. These would make a wonderful Holiday Breakfast treat. Happy baking! I was not impressed. I must admit Ive deviated by adding a tad lemon juice. I am an experienced baker 50+ years. Ive been baking cakes for a long time, my mother always used Swans cake flour and it is the best. You can simply omit the Lemon Rind if you prefer and increase the vanilla to 1 teaspoon. baking powder 1 tsp. Thank you! ADD 2 eggs, 1 cup sugar, one cup Swans Down Cake Flour. ( I usually shortcut when I can.) The Swans Down Sweet Tea Lemon Pound Cake uses a Tea-Infused Cream that is made with heavy whipping cream, Its a delicious lemony pound cake, rich with the refreshing flavor of iced sweet tea! Thanks for the mixing tip. Spoon batter evenly into Bundt pan. I think of it as a diabetic cake although it has 3 cups of sugarlol. 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. As you mix the frosting will become very smooth. A winner! Place a rack in center of oven; preheat to 350. I have additional info I will email to you. CREAM butter and gradually add sugar, creaming until light and fluffy. And when I have company I will bake the whole cake. It may not be reaching the correct temperature now. Make Tea-Infused Cream: Heat cream in a saucepan over medium-low heat just until bubbles form (do not boil). Thats an interesting combination to marry together. I used this recipe but did the reverse creaming method as this prevents excessive gluten, this cake is definitely to die for. This is the cake of my childhood! Happy baking! Once youve added the flour, reduce the speed on your mixer to low and mix until just combined. Happy baking! Question: Are there other recipes or other uses for the heavy whipping cream. Hi Kimberly, You and test at 1 hour and 10 minutes for regular loaf pans, or until a toothpick inserted in the center of each cake comes out clean. Best cake recipe ever! typically heavy cream always makes things heavier but with a pound cake its naturally heavy reguardless. Top with flavored glaze and serve with fruit or just eat it plain alongside a cup of coffee or tea. Happy baking! (If using loaf pans, test at 1 hour and 15 minutes and see if the cake tester comes out clean. Downright Delicious. Add flour mixture in three batches . Let us know how the next one goes! Make sure to not fill the pans more than 2/3 of the way full and bake at 325F for about 40-50 minutes. 1 cup milk 1 3/4 cups sifted Swans Down Cake Flour 3/4 teaspoon soda 3/4 teaspoon salt 1 cup sugar 1/3 cup shortening 1 teaspoon vanilla Combine chocolate and milk in top of double boiler and cook over rapidly boiling water 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. 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. Preheat oven to 325. 4 sticks (1 pound) unsalted butter, room temperature 1 cup confectioners' sugar, sift before measuring 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 tablespoons heavy cream (or milk) Filling 2 cups lemon curd Directions Make Cake: Preheat oven to 350. Start testing at 1 hour and 15 minutes and bake until a long tester inserted in center of cake comes out completely clean. 1. Sift the already sifted cake flour with baking powder and salt. Happy Baking! Add 1 cup of the flour mixture to the butter mixture and mix well. Happy baking! Hi Gwen, On our Tips page there are recommendations for baking at high altitudes. Cool about 15 minutes in pan. Should the Whipping Cream also be room temperature? 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. Ive read that its best to put a pound cake in a cold oven to bake. The recipe above is for our famous 1-2-3-4 Pound Cake, and these are the amounts you should follow if youre making the pound cake. Is there a difference if you use salted butter versus unsalted butter if the recipe calls for that? We recommend using approximately 1 cup and lightly toss them in flour before gently folding them in. Hi Natori, You can add cut fresh strawberries to the Whipping Cream Pound Cake. Hi Catherine, Thanks for the inquiry. Im afraid to attempt it. I am 75, still make this cake, and it fills me with great memories. Hi, Lee. Preheat oven to 325. Add the vanilla to the 1 cup buttermilk. Happy Baking! How do you make the icing for the 123 chocolate cake. Lemon Pound Cake is a rich buttery cake loaded with lots of lemon flavor. Hi Tami, To make a Chocolate 1 2 3 4 Pound Cake you would add 1/4 cup cocoa powder to the dry ingredients OR 3 ounces melted baking chocolate, cooled and added when the eggs are added. Generously coat a 10-inch tube pan with shortening; dust with flour. This is basically a pound cake, and no baking powder or baking soda are needed. BUT, the Swans Downs Lemon Pound Cake is formulated to use cream cheese. Your email address will not be published. Easy to make. It was absolutely delicious in fact my co-workers asked for it again & again. Do you have the time and size for the loaf size? You might want to switch to a tube pan, as the smooth surface makes it easier to get the cake out. My sons helped. A bright and delicious lemon flavored pound cake that is both sweet and a little tart., Topped with a lemon-flavored frosting. Slowly incorporate the flour into the mixture one cup at a time. ALWAYS outstanding! Hi Michelle, In Step 5 you invert the Bundt cake onto a wire rack that is placed over the baking sheet. It is not sweet at all. Happy Baking! https://swansdown.com/recipes/7-up-cake-cupcakes/. Im very confused which is the correct recipe? Happy baking! Set Aside 5 Cream together Butter and Cream Cheese. 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 . Hi Michelle, Oh, Oreos sounds like it would be delicious in the Whipping Cream Pound Cake. Don't over-mix or it will turn into a large dough-like ball. Happy baking! My son has asked for a cross between this cake and his favorite Red Velvet cake for his birthday. The key is to not over mix the batter and be sure the butter isnt too soft- just slightly squeezable. This cake can be made with either a 9-inch loaf pan or a 10-inch tube pan. We have the story here on our history page: https://swansdown.com/history/ Thanks for sharing your story and Happy Baking! Orange Pound Cake Recipe 10. 3 cups Swans Down Cake Flour 2 cups white granulated sugar 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 4 large eggs, room temperature 3/4 cup milk (whole or low fat) 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/2 teaspoon almond extract Shop the recipe Directions Makes 2 loaves or 1 round (tube pan) cake.PREHEAT oven to 325. Can I use buttermilk instead of whole milk. 6 large eggs. Your email address will not be published. Hi Stephanie, You can certainly bake this in mini loaf pans. Then turn out, remove paper, and turn . 2. Remove from pan(s) and finish cooling on rack. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda and salt. This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. Remove from pan, and cool completely on wire rack. When I tested the cake at 75 minutes, the top was a dry crust but the skewer had batter on it. 1/2 teaspoon ground mace Happy baking! I love this perfect and simple pound cake recipe! Make sure to not fill your pan more that 1/2 to 2/3 way full to void overflow during baking. Butter and lightly flour a 10-inch tube pan or bundt pan (if using a bundt pan, make sure butter and flour completely coat indentations from designs so cake wont stick in them). 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. It is certainly delicious! Hi Wyzenna, You can use the recipe in a loaf vs a tube pan. Lemony pound cake, rich with the refreshing flavor of iced sweet tea and topped with a freshly squeezed lemon glaze. Swan's Down content produced in Louisiana. Do you have certain concerns? This cake is perfect snack with a cup of coffee. Not to be confused with our 1-2-3-4 Layer Cake recipe on the back of the Swans Down Cake Flour box, this is pure, buttery pound cake in every bite. Most bakers I know say just 10 min in the pan, thats it. Were sorry to hear that you were disappointed with the Whipping Cream Pound Cake. i follow every ingredient on this recipe and i also add 2 ingredients that takes it to the next level moisture wise. I made it for work in a heart shape pan with raspberries and a raspberry glaze, it was gone in an hour. In large mixing bowl, combine butter, sugar and sour cream mix until creamy. We recommend that you only fill the pan 1/2 to 2/3 of the way full and use what is remaining for cupcakes. It turned out perfectly! Thank you for providing us with the best cake flour. Dress it up with berries and whipped cream, grill it with pineapple, drizzle with chocolate syrup, any way you want it the real thing, as Van Halen says, is pound cake. I have made this pound cake for many years and it is what I call a no fail recipe. Add eggs one at a time to creamed mixture, blending after each addition. How much cocoa powder should I add to the pound cake recipe. Also I am New to Baking, but watched & enjoyed My Mother baking for many years. vanilla extract 2 eggs Sift flour with sugar, baking powder The back of the box has the recipe for the 1 2 3 4 Layer Cake, and should state 3 tsps of baking powder. Those are wonderful treasures to hold. 1/8 teaspoon ground allspice. SIFT Swans Down Cake Flour, then lightly spoon into measuring cup for 3 cups. I have been making it for over 10 years and passing the recipe along. 1/4 teaspoon ground clove 3 cups granulated sugar. Gradually add sugar, creaming until light and fluffy. Hi Joan, This is definitely one of our all times favorite! You will need to experiment to see what works best for you and your location. How long should I bake if using loaf pans? Flavorful and very moist. I want to know if adding a teaspoon of baking powder will make a difference? Hi Sandra, Yes, you can use buttermilk in place of whole milk in the 1 2 3 4 pound cake recipe. I wonder if we can cut back on it. Also, is there a difference in using whipping cream as it comes, or whipping it into a solid? Those are only in the oven for half an hour!) . Cream the butter with the paddle attachment in your mixer, gradually add the sugar and mix until lighten in color and fluffy 3 to 5 minutes. Add the sour cream, vanilla, and lemon extract, if using, and . 1 Stick or 1/2 cup of butter typically has about 1/4 teaspoon of salt. Hi Kim! Required fields are marked *. Remove from heat and strain; discard water and reserve lemon zest. Make a simple syrup using equal parts sugar and water (1/2 cup each). Lower air pressure causes water to boil at a lower temperature which means more evaporation takes place during baking and cakes may become dry. Would that make the cake off, or can that work? I just baked 1234 pound cake and no problem. It works great as a layer cake. Happy baking! 1-2-3-4 Lemon Cake Recipe 5. Stay tuned to the site, and happy baking! Make Lemon Glaze: Whisk together the confectioners sugar, lemon juice and heavy cream. In a large bowl, with an electric mixer on medium speed, cream the butter until light and fluffy. Let us know if this helps and Happy Baking! Happy Baking! The box says cool completely. Happy Baking! It only had three cups of flour in the bag; which that what the recipe called for 1-2-3-4 is an awesome cake. Any help in marrying the two would be welcome! Hi Kelli, Being a pound cake the batter is a bit thicker. My question is the same as Marvins it is as though the mixture is not rising.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. Me gustara saber si an la venden? Can the 1-2-3-4 pound cake recipe be halved without changing the quality of the cake? Line the long sides of the pans with parchment paper "slings" and spray lightly with nonstick cooking spray again. Sift Swans Down Cake Flour then lightly spoon 3 cups cake flour into measuring cup. My mother made this cake from memory, she found it in a 1950 recipe book. Suddenly, the middle is coming out moist even after allowing additional time.it is as though the mixture is not rising. Sift flour, baking powder, sugar and salt together in a medium bowl; set aside. I have made this cake before, and do not remember how long I left it in the pan. Amazing cake! This is it, our famous 1-2-3-4 Pound Cake, the most often-requested recipe in Swans Down history. 2 tablespoons heavy cream Hi Yvette, We are so sorry to hear of the outcome of your 1234 Pound Cake. If not what can I add? You may want to replace it with additional Vanilla for more flavor. Happy baking! Can you use whole milk instead of heavy cream? I like to flavor it with Almond, Lemmon and vanilla! Happy baking! The family has adored Auntie Evys pound cake and so disappointed when she passed and did not leave her recipes. Since baking soda is a much stronger than baking powder you have to add cream of tarter to the baking soda. 3 cups sifted Swans Down Cake Flour 2 tsp. The best pound cake, bar none. Lastly, as plain as I can put it: H*E*L*P me with this recipe please so I too can become winner. Being a pound cake were not sure how it will perform as a tall layer cake. I hope they turn out great. Happy baking! https://swansdown.com/tips/ Happy baking! Happy baking! We love its unique swirl design. I find this is quite enough butter for my liking. Can you please tell me where I went wrong. Thank you for sharing April. In our experience, that typically happens from mixing at a high setting. It looked perfect, cut perfectly, tasted out of this world. It was absolutely the best pound cake. Hi Thank you kindly, Add 2 cups cake flour, cream until smooth. Ive made this cake 3 times and very pleased with the results. It varies by brand. Note it didnt last long! Sign up to join our email list and receive new recipes, baking tips, promotions and more. I want to bake this 1-2-3-4 cake, just want to know if it is moist? Add the softened butter(cut into pieces) mix on low speed just until it looks like coarse sand. 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. Happy Baking! Also note that this recipe makes a lot of batter and adding berries will increase the batter volume. Pan sizes and types for the giant cupcakes may vary from one manufacture to another. . It may take 5 to 6 minutes to reach the smoothness and consistency you like. Bake at 300-325 degrees for 1 1/2 - 2 hours. is it light and not dense. But it brought back so many memories. Herbed Cheese Straws 9. Its generations old, and a favorite for all occasions. The almond is a bit over powering, cake was on the dry side and it filled only two 9 inch pans not 3 like the back of the box says and the temp is 350 on box. You can substitute it with additional vanilla, or maybe butter extract. Just not quite there yet. This is a delicious cake. It was my honor and joy to bring that memory back when I wanted to bake the other day and followed the recipe on the box.