OLD-FASHION HOMEMADE POUND CAKE

Old-Fashion Homemade Pound Cake

Old-Fashion Homemade Pound Cake

Introduction

Pound cake is the Anglo-Saxon name of a type of cake that depending on the region of America or Europe by different names. This is a cake traditionally composed of a pound of four basic ingredients, flour, whole eggs, butter and sugar. The measure may be different, but the basic rule is to always use the same weight for each ingredient.

The pound cake by country

The American pound cake recipe is no different from the original. This recipe is very popular in South America and generally it is a staple in picnics and potlucks. The pound cakes tend to be spongy American that contains plenty of British butter because in order to provide an intense flavor and crumb one or more solid mass. A variant of the butter substitute for sour cream. This is a very common food in the cuisine of the Southern United States.

England - is the generic name given to a pound cake with dried fruit (currant, sultana, etc.). The origin is the same as the American and the amount of ingredients is very similar. Sometimes usually takes maraschino cherry.

France - is called quatre-quarts (four quarters) and takes the four basic ingredients in the same proportion. Provides a basis for different types of biscuits, with or without additives.

Mexico - In Mexico is known as pancake (a kind of muffin). The Mexican recipe is very similar to the traditional U.S. and pancake with raisins.

Colombia - is called for adaptation of the English word as cake.

Venezuela - It is known as pancake and usually prismatic shape. You can include raisins, candied fruit, chocolate chips, syrup of chocolate or just a touch of essence of vanilla. It usually takes some coverage. It also is sold individually sliced.

Hummingbird Cake - Recipe Story - Soul-Food-Recipes 

A few Southerners say that the Hummingbird cake got its name by people simply humming when they ate this cake. Through an investigation of the ingredients used in the cake, it is suggested that this dessert was developed in the 20th century. The Hummingbird Cake is one of my family's favorite desserts. My grandmother used to make this cake on Sundays. She said they would enjoy it after dinner late in the evening. She often had the minister over for Sunday dinner and when she got ready to serve the cake, they would start humming church hymns as they began eating it. This cake holds wonderful memories of the past.

HUMMINGBIRD CAKE - Soul-Food-Recipes 

3 cups all-purpose flour 

2 cups white sugar 

1 teaspoon baking soda 

1 teaspoon salt 

1 1/2 cups canola oil 

3 eggs 

1 (8 ounce) can crushed pineapple, drained 

1 cups mashed bananas

1 cup chopped nuts

1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened 

1/4 pound butter, softened 

1 pound confectioners' sugar 

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease and flour 2 - 9 inch round cake pans. Sift together the flour, sugar, baking soda and salt. Set aside. In a large bowl, combine the oil, eggs, pineapple, bananas and nuts. Add flour mixture, and mix together by hand. Pour batter into prepared pans and bake for 1 hour or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Remove from oven and cool on racks. Prepare the frosting by blending together the cream cheese, butter, sugar and vanilla until smooth. Evenly spread frosting on middle, sides and top of ...