Pastel Pound Cake
A simple and wonderfully moist pound cake featuring a tender crumb and a subtle fruity flavor from gelatin powder. This easy-to-make cake has a delicate pastel hue and is perfect for celebrations or as a sweet everyday treat.
An original recipe by Forkin
- Total time
- 2 hr 20 min
- Serves
- 12
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Per serving
- 336 kcal
Allergen information: may contain eggs, gluten, milk, nuts, and tree nuts. Always check ingredient packaging if you have an allergy.
Mise en place
Ingredients
batter
- 300 gall-purpose flour
Ingredients
- 2 tspbaking powder
- 0.5 tspsalt
- 85 gfruit-flavored gelatin powder, any flavor, e.g. strawberry or lemon
- 1 cupgranulated sugar
- 113 gunsalted butter, softened to room temperature
- 60 mlvegetable oil
- 4 pcslarge egg, room temperature
- 120 mlmilk, room temperature
- 1 tspvanilla extract
filling
- 0.5 cuppecan, chopped(optional)
- 1 tbspall-purpose flour, for tossing with nuts(optional)
Equipment
medium bowl · wire rack · 10-inch tube pan · large bowl · electric mixer · spatula · whisk
The method
Step by step
- 1
Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F).
About 5 min
- 2
Thoroughly grease and flour a 10-inch tube or Bundt pan.
About 2 min
Cook’s note: Using a baking spray with flour can make this step quicker and ensure an even coating.
- 3
In a medium bowl, whisk together the batter flour, baking powder, salt, and fruit-flavored gelatin powder.
About 2 min
Cook’s note: Whisking the dry ingredients ensures the leavening is evenly distributed for a consistent rise.
- 4
In a separate large bowl, use an electric mixer to cream the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
About 4 min
- 5
Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition until fully incorporated.
About 2 min
Cook’s note: Scrape down the sides of the bowl periodically to ensure everything is evenly mixed.
- 6
Beat in the vegetable oil and vanilla extract until combined.
About 1 min
- 7
With the mixer on low speed, alternately add the dry ingredients and the milk to the butter mixture, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix only until just combined.
About 2 min
Cook’s note: Overmixing can develop gluten and make the cake tough, so stop as soon as the flour streaks disappear.
- 8
If using pecans, toss the chopped pieces with the designated flour in a small bowl until they are lightly coated.
About 1 min
Cook’s note: Coating the nuts in flour helps prevent them from sinking to the bottom of the cake during baking.
- 9
Gently fold the flour-coated pecans into the batter with a spatula.
About 1 min
- 10
Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top with the spatula.
About 1 min
- 11
Bake for 50-55 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
About 50 min
- 12
Place the pan on a wire rack and let the cake cool for 15 minutes before proceeding.
About 15 min
Cook’s note: This cooling period allows the cake to firm up, making it easier to remove from the pan without breaking.
- 13
Carefully invert the cake onto the wire rack, lift the pan off, and allow the cake to cool completely.
About 1 hr
Cook’s note: Wait until the cake is fully cool before slicing to ensure clean cuts.
Per serving
Nutrition
- Calories
- 335.8kcal
- Protein
- 5.6g
- Carbs
- 37.8g
- Fat
- 18.4g
- Fibre
- 1.2g
- Sugar
- 17.7g
Estimated from the recipe’s ingredient quantities. Values can vary with brands and substitutions.
Keep it good
Store in an airtight container at room temperature or in the refrigerator.
Best served at room temperature; if refrigerated, let it sit out for 20-30 minutes before serving.