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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 1 (152g)

Recipe makes 2 servings

Calories 551
Calories from Fat 225 (40%)
Amount Per Serving %DV
Total Fat 25.1g 38%
Saturated Fat 14.9g 74%
Monounsaturated Fat 6.9g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.3g
Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 162mg 54%
Sodium 249mg 10%
Potassium 109mg 3%
Total Carbohydrate 75.2g 25%
Dietary Fiber 0.8g 3%
Sugars 50.4g
Protein 7.3g 14%

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Week of September 27

KellyMac6

Little Vanilla Pound Cake for 2

Recipe #369222 | 35 min | 5 min prep | add private note
Realtor by day, Chef by night

By: Realtor by day, Chef by night
May 4, 2009

This is my favorite little vanilla pound cake. It's perfect for 2 people. It makes a great base for strawberry shortcakes! Top it with whipped cream and drizzle with chocolate... yum. I have done a bunch of diferent things with this perfect little cake. It has a wonderful texture and melts in your mouth. You can easily double this but don't double the baking soda, just leave it at 1/8 teaspoon.

SERVES 2 , 1 tiny loaf (change servings and units)

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Directions

  1. 1
    Preheat oven to 350. Grease and flour pan very well. I designed this to go in a petit loaf pan that measures about 5x3x2 but you can use 2 mini Bundts, 4 cupcake cups, 2 jumbo muffin cups or whatever small pan you like. When doubled it works nicely with the 6 cup Bundt pan, a 5 inch springform, 4 mini Bundts or a 7x4x3 loaf pan.
  2. 2
    Whisk together flour and sugar in small mixing bowl.
  3. 3
    In another small bowl, whisk together sour cream and baking soda. Add egg and vanilla ex, gently whisk to combine.
  4. 4
    Add the butter and 1/2 of the sour cream mixture to the flour mixture and mix with electric mixer until moistened. Beat on low for about 45 seconds.
  5. 5
    Add remaining sour cream mixture and beat on medium until well blended, 30 seconds. Don't over mix or you'll ruin the texture.
  6. 6
    Pour into prepared pan and bake until browned well and toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, about 25-30 minutes for the petit loaf pan. When doubled bake 40 minutes in the small loaf pan. Baking times vary slightly depending on which pan you use. The important thing is that the cake is browned and toothpick comes out clean when inserted in center.
  7. 7
    Cool in pan 10 minutes on rack. Remove from pan and cool completely.

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From: gailanng

On Oct 30, 2009

These little cakes have wonderful characteristics...a soft and tender crumb with a very crunchy exterior. The beauty is that there is really no need for an electric mixer. I mixed the batter by hand and had them in the oven in no time. My husband expressed repeatedly about how fresh these tasted compared store-bought. The pared down recipe is also a bonus. It's a toss up between this and Realtor's Little Lemon Pound Cake for 2. The one thing I am sure is that the most mediocre dinner shines when the finality is a delicious dessert.

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    From: KellyMac6

    On Oct 5, 2009

    Easy and perfect for 2. I used Almond extract and used 4 muffin tins as my pan. Great treat without the leftover guilt. Made for PRMR.

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    From: LARavenscroft

    On Jun 28, 2009

    Made for Every Day is a Holiday. This is a nice little pound cake. While it's nice to have leftovers, there are times when I don't want a lot of extra dessert hanging around. Thanks for posting this Realtor!

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    From: diner524

    On Sep 6, 2009

    AWESOME!!! I made these in four square muffin tins and they came out perfect!! I absolutely loved the crunchy top edges, so yummy!! This is the perfect size for my family!! I then cut the cake in half, added a scoop of vanilla ice cream and some sliced strawberries for an awesome dessert. This is going into my keeper book and will be made many times more!! Thanks for sharing the recipe. Made for PRMR!!

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