Happy Baking! Hi Ruthie, You should have no issues using the 1/3 less fat cream cheese. Mix sugar and butter in a medium bowl, then stir in heavy cream and vanilla. Your email address will not be published. Hi Kim, Yes the Whipping Cream should also be at room temperature. I love this receipe . Hi, I used the recipe as instructed, however my cake looked wet in the inside. Cool about 15 minutes in pan. Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating until blended, add in butter flavor. ADD 2 eggs, 1 cup sugar, one cup Swans Down Cake Flour. My mom has fond memories of making this cake with her sister when they were children. Made this pound cake several times and it turns out perfectly every time? Happy Baking !!! Happy Baking! MIX on low speed until all ingredients are incorporated. Thank you. Either way, this is a delicious cake! 2 cups sifted cake flour 1 cups sugar 3 tsp. Do you have certain concerns? Gently blend in SWANS DOWN Cake Flour until blended. What pans can I use in place of it??? We hope this helps, and Happy Baking! Its funny, although the recipe calls for: 1/2 pint Heavy Whipping Cream, in the past I added 1 pint. Hi there. 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. Prep Time 10 minutes Cook Time 1 hour Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes Ingredients 1 cup butter 1 1/2 cups cake flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 1/4 cups sugar Zest of whole lemon Juice of a whole lemon SIFT Swans Down Cake Flour and measure out 3 cups. Let us know how delicious it is. Hi Veronica! How much cocoa powder should I add to the pound cake recipe. Hi Jimmy, You may need to reduce the bake time if you halved the recipe. Or a Bundt pan.!? You can trust this recipe! Can I use a tube pan for the 1234 cake.!? What size is the bundt pan for this recipe? 2. My mother made this cake from memory, she found it in a 1950 recipe book. Recipe Instructions Makes 2 loaves or 1 round (tube pan) cake.PREHEAT oven to 325.BUTTER and lightly flour two 9-inch loaf pans (or you can use one 10-inch tube pan).SIFT Swans Down Cake Flour, then lightly spoon into measuring cup for 3 cups.CREAM butter and gradually add sugar, creaming until light and . Happy Baking! As you mix the frosting will become very smooth. Im short about three tbls of heavy cream! Or you can give them a call at 1-800-535-1961 service@reilyproducts.com. Happy baking! It is certainly delicious! CREAM butter, cream cheese and lemon zest in large bowl until light and fluffy. It was delicious! Hi Tyisha, Why yes, Swans Down does have a Sock It To Me Cake! Most bakers I know say just 10 min in the pan, thats it. Hi Jessica, Were so sorry that you had this experience. When autocomplete results are available use up and down arrows to review and enter to select. Is there a way to adapt it to be a fall flavor like apple or pumpkin? Add vanilla; for richer flavor, add additional 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. I had so much fun making it too, putting on my favorite podcast. Let us know if this helps! The outter side and bottom kinda of burned. do not over mix as this will yield a dry and heavy cake. baking powder 1 tsp. I have been making it for over 10 years and passing the recipe along. Hi, I have a silly question, for the Whipped Cream Pound Cake, is there a special Bundt pan to use to have the cake with that design? Thanks for sharing, and happy baking! Hope this is helpful. Also, you mentioned the Layer Cake, and since we actually have 2 different 1234 cake recipes, were listing them below. My sons helped. Im following the recipe but my pound cakes always come out undercooked in the middle what Im I doing wrong. (A 10-inch tube pan will also work.) 1 teaspoon almond extract. Spray 8 mini loaf pans (3.752.251.25 in.) We have a family member who loves the riot of this cake Happy baking! Happy baking! Tossing the fresh berries in flour helps to keep them from sticking to the bottom of the cake during baking. Why did my cake collapse in the oven. Happy Baking! Hi Sabrina, We have tested this recipe using a cold start method and were not happy with the results. What proportions of lemon zest, juice, and poppyseed should I add plus could I turn the glaze on the box into a lemon glaze? Scrape bowl. Since baking soda is a much stronger than baking powder you have to add cream of tarter to the baking soda. Gradually add sugar, beating until light and fluffy, about 5 minutes. Can you use whole milk instead of heavy cream? Happy baking! Please follow the recipe instructions; all will be delicious! Follow us on Facebook (Link opens in new window), Follow us on Instagram (Link opens in new window), Follow us on Youtube (Link opens in new window), 1 pound unsalted butter, room temperature. We loved the little bit of crust. vanilla extract 2 eggs Sift flour with sugar, baking powder Typically a heavy and dense cake is a result of overmixing. Happy Baking! I add a teaspoon of lemon extract to give it a little zest. Love it! Cake. Can you put fresh apple and cinnamon in the cake? . Thank you! We would recommend to make 2 separate batches. When she was a little girl she learned to bake, making the 1-2-3-4 cake as a layer cake. Hi Michelle, In Step 5 you invert the Bundt cake onto a wire rack that is placed over the baking sheet. 1 Stick or 1/2 cup of butter typically has about 1/4 teaspoon of salt. Pan sizes and types for the giant cupcakes may vary from one manufacture to another. There is no answer to the question people ask on your webpage. Hi Virginia, Yes you can add chocolate chips to the 1 2 3 4 Pound Cake. 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. Sift flour, salt and baking soda in a large bowl. Happy baking! Let us know if you give it a try. Swan's Down content produced in Louisiana. You may need to extend the bake time a bit. We will notify our processing department. I want to make this ,have all the ingredients ready and can not find my bundt pan. Happy baking! Im very confused which is the correct recipe? Begin mixing at low speed so you won't have a cloud of powdered sugar in your kitchen. For a change I used softened butter and flour sprinkled to coat the pan before baking as the recipe calls for. 6 large eggs. #1 reason is overbeating batter. Make Sweet Tea Syrup: Bring water to a boil in a small saucepan, stir in sugar and cook and stir for 1 minute. Can I add chocolate chips if so how much? The lemony aroma released . Preheat oven to 300F. Sign up to join our email list and receive new recipes, baking tips, promotions and more. 5 Stars!!! Follow us on Facebook (Link opens in new window), Follow us on Instagram (Link opens in new window), Follow us on Youtube (Link opens in new window), https://swansdown.com/recipes/1-2-3-4-layer-cake-back-of-the-box-cake/, https://swansdown.com/recipes/1-2-3-4-pound-cake-our-most-requested-recipe/, 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter (or margarine). 3/4 cup whole milk or 2% milk. For my second foray I substituted 8oz of sour cream that was on hand. Happy Baking! Remove from heat, add tea bags and steep for 10 minutes. Thank you for providing us with the best cake flour. Hi Sheila, We had the secret all along! It is perfect in one hour. Add the eggs one at a time beating well after each addition. When the gluten in the four 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. We recommend that you only fill the pan 1/2 to 2/3 of the way full and use what is remaining for cupcakes. Thanks for the mixing tip. Hi Phyllis! She would leave one plain, one was red and the other green. baking powder 1 tsp. Add in butter flavoring Wed love to know the results. Light, bright and full of lemony flavor, this simple cake is perfect for any occasion from casual to fancy. Hi Lakeisha! I made an upside peach cake using the 1234 layer cake. Follow us on Facebook (Link opens in new window), Follow us on Instagram (Link opens in new window), Follow us on Youtube (Link opens in new window), 1 1/2 cup (3 sticks) unsalted butter, softened. Happy baking! It made three 9 pans for a lovely cake. Remove from heat, add tea bags and steep for 10 minutes. Hi Marlene, While it is possible to reduce the amount of sugar used in most cakes by about 10%. All ovens perform differently, testing your oven for temperature accuracy and the bake good carefully towards the end of bake time is key. Grease and flour a tube pan or bundt pan. Just made this yesterday (9/8/22). We recommend that you follow the directions for your particular pan, tent the top part with foil half way through baking to prevent burning and test with a long tester to make sure the cake is baked through. Two loaf pans would work, but each cake would be smaller, of course. I decided to try it & I took it to work & it was a hit !! Step 2 In large . You should make sure it is drained very well first. Swans Down Lemon Cake Recipes. This has never happened before. I normally use Crisco but decided to follow exact directions. I have additional info I will email to you. Come back and let us know what you think of the final product. Grease ( I use butter) the bottom and sides of pan and dust with flour. This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. I spray my bundt pans with bakers joy, and than I pray, and sometimes my cakes still stick with a skin layer of cake which does not make it a pretty cake. 2. Cool in pan on wire rack 15-20 minutes. Be sure to drain or dry them well so that you are not adding extra liquid to the batter and please allow for the added batter volume. She would make what she called her three d cake or Christmas cake. hi Martha, Well share this with The Kitchen and see if they have any suggestions. Then Over baking Oven temperature not being hot enough when cake placed into oven Adding too much cake flour Added less liquid than recipe calls for. aside. One reason for that is if the flour is overmixed into the creamed sugar and butter. Let us know if this helps! For the Cake: In the bowl on an electric stand mixer, cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy. Did this recipe used to have more Whipping cream in it? Sift Swans Down Cake Flour then lightly spoon 3 cups cake flour into measuring cup. You may use shortening & Flour instead if so desired. This recipe is very popular and has been on the back of the Swans Down box since 2010. If youre using salted butter, dont add in the salt thats listed in the ingredients. Oh my Lisa, We apologize that you had this happen. Your email address will not be published. Thanks, and happy baking! Can I use buttermilk instead of whole milk. The #1 reason that cakes sink is because they are not baked completely throughout. -Oven temperature too high or overbaking. Happy Baking! Wed love to hear how things go. For more information visit our Baking Tips page. Wed love to know. Add vanilla extract and heavy cream and mix until smooth. I hope they turn out great. Hi Sandra, Yes, you can use buttermilk in place of whole milk in the 1 2 3 4 pound cake recipe. Happy baking! The cake will be done when a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Hi Debbie! Also 6 eggs instead of 4? I would like to know if you can make mini loaves for the whipping cream pound cake? With any adjustments to a recipe, we always recommend a test run first. We are sorry to hear that you had this experience with Swans Down Cake Flour. Beat until smooth and creamy. Make Lemon Syrup: To remove bitterness from lemon peel, place lemon zest and 1/2 cup water in a small saucepan and bring to a boil. Lower the oven rack to the next to lowest position. Hi Catherine, Thanks for the inquiry. Those are wonderful treasures to hold. I am trying to find a recipe for a sour cream pound cake. Stir. Always perf! Hi, I dont have any salted butter, how much salt should I add? A bright and delicious lemon flavored pound cake that is both sweet and a little tart., Topped with a lemon-flavored frosting. Make a simple syrup using equal parts sugar and water (1/2 cup each). You can simply omit the Lemon Rind if you prefer and increase the vanilla to 1 teaspoon. She passed years ago and I always wanted to do the cake. Hi Claire, We agree this is a delicious cake! Says use a 15 cup bunt pan? Remove from heat and let cool at room temperature. If i only have cream cheese that is 1/3 less fat will my cake come out the same. vanilla . Thank you in advance. Explain the why of this. Grease an 8x4 loaf pan. Instructions. What You Need: Swans Down Whipping Cream Pound Cake Ingredients for the Cake 1 cup salted butter, softened at room temperature 3 cups granulated white sugar 6 large eggs, room temperature 3 cups Swans Down cake flour, sifted 1 cup heavy cream, room temperature 1 tablespoon vanilla extract Ingredients for the Icing 1 cup powdered sugar, sifted Now Im on a mission next time a pound cake for sure. Add flour mixture to yolks and whisk until well combined. I have made this cake before, and do not remember how long I left it in the pan. Your email address will not be published. I have additional info I will email to you. Mix for 2 minutes. Let us know how the next one goes! Chose to bake it in 2 loaf pans and am very happy with result. Baking for me is a way to relax, after a long day or a hard day and your recipes are top notch, easy to follow. Thank you! Amazing cake! Sift SWANS DOWN Cake Flour, lightly spoon into measuring cup for 3 cups. I double-checked that I had followed the recipe. salt 1/2 cup shortening, at room temperature 1 cup milk 1 tsp. I love it! Can you substitute buttermilk for the heavy cream? 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 separate and the inside may become a bit too dense. Keep in mind that this recipe yields a lot of batter, so make sure to not fill the pans more than 2/3 of the way full. Yes indeed, you can make cupcakes using this recipe, or with any of our cake recipes. It has turned out great each time. Sift the flour, baking powder and salt together into a small bowl; repeat twice more (ingredients should be sifted together 3 times). Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Would you still use the Lemon glaze or something different? Come back and let us know the outcome. Came out very delicious and moist. INGREDIENTS: 3 sticks salted butter (softened) 3 cups sugar 6 eggs 3 cups sifted cake flour 1/2 pint whipping cream 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/4 cup fresh Meyer lemon juice 2 tablespoons grated Meyer lemon . Thanks for bringing this up; we are going to add this tip to the recipe. Happy baking! Happy Baking! Ingredients 2 cups butter, softened 2-1/2 cups sugar 2 tablespoons grated key lime zest 6 large eggs, room temperature 2 tablespoons Key lime juice 1 tablespoon vanilla extract 4 cups (540 grams) cake flour 1 teaspoon salt 3/4 cup 2% milk FROSTING: 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened 1/2 cup butter, softened 1 teaspoon grated key lime zest Orange sounds like a delicious variation for the 1-2-3-4 Pound Cake! I use WAY MORE vanilla flavoring than just 1/2 tsp!! Hi Jackie, Have you tried our Lemon Cake with Buttercream Frosting? What method should I used when it calls to sift before measuring? Its generations old, and a favorite for all occasions. Happy baking! Flavor profile, weight/thickness of the two ingredients and how 7Up will react to the other ingredients in the recipe. Your whipping cream pound cake recipe is my go to pound cake. Hi Stephanie, You can certainly bake this in mini loaf pans. I have made this cake five times and each time I have loved the flavor and the cake but it has a crusted top and the sides are crusted and separates from the cake and leave crust to peel or eat. Hi Kelli, Being a pound cake the batter is a bit thicker. The structure is also affected by the tendency for the cakes to rise too much and then collapse. Hi Al, Sorry we dont have any Sour Cream Pound Cakes listed on swansdown.com. oven proof container on rack next to cake. So if your recipe calls for 1 tablespoon of baking powder substitute it with 1 teaspoon baking soda and 2 teaspoons cream of tarter. Happy baking! Were sorry to hear that you were disappointed with the Whipping Cream Pound Cake. We have several that we proudly display in our office. It will take longer if using a hand mixer. I always cook it without the glaze and it is delicious every time. Happy baking! Test your oven temperature. You can use salted butter in place of unsalted. Rich, decadent, and just absurdly good. You should check with the brands manufacturer to get the exact amount then can adjust the salt in the recipe if needed. She also made the chocolate icing with Hersheys cocoa. Spray two 8 x 4-inch loaf pans with nonstick cooking spray. When I tested the cake at 75 minutes, the top was a dry crust but the skewer had batter on it. Hi Vanessa, We have not tested the Whipping Cream Pound Cake substituting the whipping cream with 7Up. how do I make the icing for 1-2-3-4 pound cake? Happy baking! Can you please tell me where I went wrong. Hi Tonika, Thanks so much for the kind words. Would not make this again. Would that make the cake off, or can that work? Here is a chart put out by the USDA to use as a guideline. This recipe is awesome!! She used a sheet pan and alternated globs of yellow and chocolate, so my family could choose their favorite. This recipe makes a lot of batter. Slow and steady wins the race with this pound cake. Moist and tender crumb, delicious!! Add vanilla and blend into the butter. Bake in a slow oven (325F.) Easy to make love it but I add lemon and vanilla flavor taste so good like that Im hooked, Made several of the above following the above recipe. For your reference, here are both recipes: 1-2-3-4 Pound Cake (Our most requested recipe) EXCELLENT!! How did you cut it to make it look like that. It was absolutely the best pound cake. First time ever making a whipping pound cake..first ever making a cake from scratch and it came put perfect thanks to Swans Down My family already asking me to bake another one. Combine sugar and butter until creamy in large bowl. 2 tablespoon crushed pineapple Instructions Preheat the oven to 325F. The baking sheet is to catch dripping from the tea syrup and lemon glaze. (If using loaf pans, test at 1 hour and 15 minutes and see if the cake tester comes out clean. When done, loaf should be golden brown on top, and a toothpick inserted into the top of the loaf should come out clean. I could make it with my eyes closed BUT today I made it twice and both time the cake sunk in, do you know why this happened. Required fields are marked *. Let us know how if you LOVE it! Made it on a whim for a birthday gathering and everyone loved it! Your information was forwarded to our Consumer Relations Department. This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. If so, how long for baking? Now I see why my mother in law always used Swans Down for years to make her cakes. Required fields are marked *. Add butter and mix on low to medium speed until smooth. Don't over-mix or it will turn into a large dough-like ball. Ive been baking for years. Hi Diane, A note from the Swans Down Kitchen on your inquiry; Please understand that we have not tested the recipe using this ingredient listing I followed the directions meticulously. What is the temperature if I have a gas what is the temperature if I have a gas stove. 1 hour and 15-25 minutes. You can always contact us from the link on our home page if you desire. I used almond extract in the glaze on top, instead of just vanilla extract. My second time making and I just noticed on the back of the box the recipe is different from what is shown above. Set pan in refrigerator until you make your cake. Happy baking! Bake at 300-325 degrees for 1 1/2 - 2 hours. Hi Beverly, Thank you for sharing your lovely story. This is one of my favorite cakes to bake! (Cream: Beat on high approximately 3-5 minutes to break down the sugar crystals.) I think of it as a diabetic cake although it has 3 cups of sugarlol. Herbed Cheese Straws 9. Have you tried creaming the butter, sugar and eggs on medium speed, and once the flour is (slowly) added, reduce mixture to medium-low speed? REPEAT 2 more times with remaining eggs, flour and sugar, scraping bowl after each addition. Make the cake: Sift flour, salt, and baking soda together in a bowl. Happy baking! Hi Brenda, Yes you can certainly add pineapple to the Whipping Cream Pound Cake. It does not do well as cupcakes. 1 cup(3 sticks) salted butter (softened) Any suggestions? You can substitute it with additional vanilla, or maybe butter extract. Ive been baking cakes for a long time, my mother always used Swans cake flour and it is the best. I made this cake Iast night. Sign up to join our email list and receive new recipes, baking tips, promotions and more. Hi Livia, You can use a 9-inch tube pan or 2 (117-inch) baking dishes. Hi Gracie, Some of our recipes are formulated with salted butter. MIX on low speed until all ingredients are incorporated. salt Ingredients For Pound Cake Glaze 1/4 cup butter, melted 1 cup powdered sugar 1 tsp lemon juice 2 tbsp cream (or milk) How To Make The Yummy Pound Cake What difference does three sticks make? The Kitchen did a few tests and came back with this; Add poppyseeds and vanilla and beat until thoroughly combined. Pour batter into a 9x5x3-inch pan or 9-inch tube pan which has been lined on the bottom with paper. CREAM butter, cream cheese and lemon zest in large bowl until light and fluffy. I have made pound cakes for years using all purpose flour without any problems when I switched to swan down cake flour all my cakes never come out right I will never use or recommend this cake flour to anyone else. If I cut the recipe in half using a bundt pan, do I bake the cake for less time? We havent tested the recipe using the cream as whipped, but imagine it would not provide the liquid needed to correctly incorporate the ingredients. can you substitute 7up for whipping cream and what are the measurements? I have baked the cake according to the recipe on back of box and put mixture in a tube pan bothe times the cake sunk n middle n croton the sides but had a good taste. But for some reason I cannot get the cake as high as she did. Happy baking! Come back and let us know the outcome. For serving, cut each profiterole in half crosswise, fill with a small scoop of ice cream, replace the top, and drizzle with slightly warm chocolate sauce. SOUR CREAM POUND CAKE I (10 inch Tube Pan) 1 cup (3 sticks) salted butter (softened) 3 cups white granulated sugar 8 ounce sour cream 6 large eggs (room temp.) 1-2-3-4 Pound Cake (Our Most Requested Recipe) - Swans Down 1 week ago swansdown.com Show details . I tried this recipe and I must say it is my all time favorite cake. If desired, add teaspoon of almond extract or teaspoon of vanilla extract. Add eggs, one at a time, beating just until blended after each addition. Its perfection. Add 1 cup of the flour mixture to the butter mixture and mix well. In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment, beat butter and granulated sugar at medium speed until fluffy. I have used this recipe for years and its the best pound cake! Yes mam, you could be right! Made several of the above following the above recipe. ), BAKE at 325 for approx.