Slap Ya Momma Pound Cake

Ingredients

For the Pound Cake:

• 3 cups all-purpose flour, sifted
• ½ teaspoon baking powder
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
• ½ cup butter-flavored shortening (or additional butter)
• 3 cups granulated sugar
• 5 large eggs, room temperature
• 1 cup full-fat sour cream
• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
• ½ teaspoon almond extract (optional)

For the Glaze:

• 2½ cups powdered sugar
• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
• 4–5 tablespoons heavy cream or milk
• 1½ teaspoons vanilla extract
• Pinch of salt
• Optional topping: white chocolate curls or shredded coconut

• Instructions

  Step 1: Preheat Your Oven

  • Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C).
  • Generously grease and flour a 12-cup bundt pan.

  Step 2: Sift Dry Ingredients

  • In a medium bowl, sift flour, baking powder, and salt together. Set aside.

  Step 3: Cream Butter, Shortening & Sugar

  • In a large bowl, beat butter, shortening, and sugar with an electric mixer until light and fluffy (about 5 minutes).

  Step 4: Add Eggs

  • Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Scrape down sides as needed.

  Step 5: Add Sour Cream & Extracts

  • Mix in sour cream, vanilla, and optional almond extract. Batter should be creamy.

  Step 6: Combine with Dry Ingredients

  • Add the flour mixture in 2–3 parts, mixing just until combined. Do not overmix.

  Step 7: Bake

  • Pour batter into the prepared pan. Smooth top.
  • Bake for 70–80 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

  Step 8: Cool & Release

  • Cool cake in the pan for 15–20 minutes.
  • Invert onto a wire rack or serving plate. Let cool completely.

  • Make the Glaze

    Step 9: Prepare the Glaze

    • In a bowl, whisk together powdered sugar, melted butter, cream (or milk), vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt.
    • Adjust with more sugar or cream for desired consistency.

    Step 10: Drizzle & Garnish

    • Drizzle glaze over the completely cooled cake, letting it drip down the sides.
    • Optional: Top with white chocolate curls or shredded coconut for extra flair.

    Enjoy this rich, indulgent Southern classic!