5 Flavor Pound Cake Recipe
The 5 Flavor Pound Cake Recipe is a rich, buttery dessert bursting with a unique blend of six complementary extracts: vanilla, almond, butter, coconut, lemon, and rum. Its soft, moist texture comes from the combination of butter and shortening, while the glaze adds an extra layer of sweet, aromatic flavor. Baked to golden perfection, this cake balances sweetness with a subtle depth from the extracts, making it a standout treat.
Equipment
- Mixing bowls
- Electric mixer or hand whisk
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Bundt pan
- Spatula
- Small saucepan (for glaze)
Ingredients
Cake:
- 1½ cups unsalted butter softened
- 3 cups white sugar
- 5 large eggs at room temperature
- 3 cups all purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
- 1 teaspoon butter extract
- 1 teaspoon coconut extract
- 1 teaspoon lemon extract
- 1 teaspoon rum flavored extract
- ½ cup shortening
Five Flavor Glaze:
- ½ cup powdered sugar sifted
- ¼ cup water
- ½ teaspoon coconut extract
- ½ teaspoon rum flavored extract
- ½ teaspoon butter extract
- ½ teaspoon lemon extract
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon milk add more if needed for consistency
Instructions
Get The Oven And Pan Ready
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C). Grease a bundt pan with butter or non stick spray, then lightly dust it with flour so the cake doesn’t stick.
Beat Butter And Sugar
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, shortening, and sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy this usually takes 4–5 minutes. This step helps make the cake tender and airy.
Add Eggs And Flavors
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each. Then stir in all your extracts vanilla, almond, butter, coconut, lemon, and rum so the batter is full of flavor.
Mix In The Dry Ingredients
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry mixture to the butter mixture, alternating with the milk. Start and end with the flour. Mix just until everything comes together don’t overdo it.
Bake The Cake
- Pour the batter into your prepared pan and smooth the top. Bake for about 1 hour and 15 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before moving it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Make The Glaze And Finish
- While the cake cools, gently heat all the glaze ingredients in a small saucepan over low heat. Stir until smooth and slightly thickened. Drizzle the glaze over the cooled cake and let it set before slicing and enjoying.