Description
A rich and moist Southern Comfort Pound Cake featuring a perfect balance of buttery sweetness enhanced by the warm flavors of Southern Comfort liqueur and nutmeg. This classic American bundt cake is perfect for holidays or any special occasion, delivering a tender crumb and delightful aroma that improves with resting.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 5 large eggs, room temperature
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
Wet Ingredients
- ¾ cup Southern Comfort liqueur
- ½ cup whole milk
- 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
Optional
- Powdered sugar for dusting or a simple glaze
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C) and grease and flour a 10-inch Bundt pan thoroughly to ensure the cake releases cleanly.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large mixing bowl, beat the unsalted butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy, about 3 to 5 minutes, which helps incorporate air for a tender texture.
- Add Eggs Gradually: Add the five eggs one at a time to the butter mixture, mixing well after each addition to keep the batter smooth and well emulsified.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, and ground nutmeg to ensure even distribution of leavening and spice.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In another bowl or a large measuring cup, combine the Southern Comfort liqueur, whole milk, and pure vanilla extract for the flavorful liquid component.
- Alternate Adding Dry and Wet: Add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture in three parts, alternating with the wet ingredients, beginning and ending with the dry. Mix just until combined to avoid overmixing and toughening the cake.
- Pour and Smooth Batter: Pour the batter evenly into the prepared Bundt pan and smooth the top with a spatula for even baking.
- Bake the Cake: Bake for 1 hour and 15 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, ensuring the cake is fully cooked but still moist.
- Cool Properly: Let the cake cool in the pan for 15 minutes so it firms up slightly, then carefully invert onto a wire rack to cool completely to prevent moisture buildup.
- Optional Finishing Touch: Once cooled, dust the cake with powdered sugar or drizzle with a simple glaze made from powdered sugar, Southern Comfort, and milk for added sweetness and shine.
Notes
- For a simple glaze, mix 1 cup powdered sugar with 2–3 tablespoons of Southern Comfort and a splash of milk until smooth, then drizzle over the cooled cake.
- This cake tastes even better after resting for a day, making it perfect for make-ahead desserts.
- Store the cake tightly wrapped at room temperature for up to 4 days to maintain its freshness and moisture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 105mg
