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Norwegian Gold Cake, Bestest Pound Cake In My Books

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July 10, 2021
4.5
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Norwegian Gold Cake, Bestest Pound Cake In My Books
  • Serves 12
Author Notes

I found this wonderful buttery, fine textured, slightly spongy (which i like) cake in acakebakesinbrooklyn.com. The method of preparing batter is very interesting but apparently contributes to the cake's texture. Although you mix the butter with the flour and not the sugar as in most butter/pound cakes, and the egg and butter ratio is quite high, the cake surprisingly turns out much lighter than you would expect. It has been a while since I ate a Sara Lee Pound cake but I think that the same softness and uniform crumb of Sara Lee is also found in this cake. I like to serve it with raspberries or strawberries and a bit of whipped cream. But I also love a slice by itself or with coffee or tea; or for a picnic. Enjoy!

Note: Original recipe asks for almond extract but I am not too fond of it. I prefer the combination of vanilla and orange extract. However, this cake is versatile enough that you can use the extract of your choice. —Regine

What You'll Need
Ingredients
  • 1 1/2 cups sifted bleached all purpose flour (sift then measure)
  • 1 1/2 cups Sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Baking powder
  • 5 Large eggs, room temperature
  • 3 teaspoons vanilla extract or paste
  • 1/4 teaspoon each orange and/or almond extract (optional)
  • 2 Sticks (8 oz or 16 tbsp) unsalted butter, very soft
Directions
  1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Grease a 10 inch tube pan or a bundt pan with a baking spray.
  2. Place butter and flour in an electric mixing bowl and beat with paddle attachment at low speed for 5 (yes FIVE) minutes. Add eggs one at a time, mixing each egg at slow speed. Mix with a fork the sugar and baking powder (yes, the baking powder). Gradually add the sugar mixture to the creamed mixture, then the extract(s). Mix for 2 minutes. Pour into pan.
  3. Bake for about 40-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted closest to center comes out clean. Let cool for 30 minutes ideally on a cooking rack, then carefully invert onto a plate. Optional - Sprinkle with powdered sugar before serving.
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3 Reviews

Laurabrunson@cox.net
[email protected] July 10, 2021
This is the EXACT recipe that has been in our family for generations! Phew, I don’t have to worry about “loosing” it anymore… we have always gotten rave reviews on this cake .. it’s not that impressive to look at but oh, the flavor & texture!!! (I chuckled about the mix 5 min and then additional 2 …..)
 
Regine
Regine November 24, 2016
Stellaaa25, thanks for trying this recipe and liking it. I am now also tempted to try it with less sugar. I am curious about the matcha powder. I have never tasted it before. So now I have two things to try. Thanks again.
 
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stellaaa25 November 24, 2016
this recipe is awesome! i made it with slightly reduced sugar (1 cup), 1.5 tbsp matcha, and added some candied yuzu peel. I made it for work and received lots of compliments. Will definitely make again and increase matcha powder to 2-3tbsp because i like strong tea flavor. Thanks for sharing!