Pound cake is a dessert that will be sure to make your cupid’s heart flutter! It’s easy to bake and most people love the rich, buttery flavor…including my family! Each year on Valentine’s Day I serve our favorite little cake all dressed up in holiday style! It’s such a delicious way to celebrate February 14th AND I truly enjoy this simple tradition that we all look forward to! Even though Valentine’s Day is right around the corner, you still have plenty of time to bake a goodie (or two) to present to your Valentines! So today I’m sharing my favorite pound cake recipe (with a fun flavor twist) and a sweet way to serve it! Who knows, this might become your new holiday tradition too! Let’s get right to it…
treat your peeps to a holiday pound cake!
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this cake might be tiny but it’s big on love! use a small bundt, angel food, or loaf pan to make a size perfect for serving OR giving!
try presenting it with ice cream & a big glass of milk to wash it all down…and maybe a fun decoration or two!
festive details…
pretty paper plates & holiday confetti will add big bang to a holiday table without any extra fuss!
and what an easy way to dress up the glass of milk. paper straws are one of my go-to favorites!
an extra surprise is a fun addition to any holiday table. these sweet boxes are perfect for tucking a little gift inside!
let’s eat cake!
a little tray and a darling banner effortlessly turn a plain cake into something special!
a dusting of powdered sugar & some berries is a super easy way to embellish it and so delicious too!
sometimes “simple” is simply the best!
serve up holiday sweetness this year…
with a Valentine pound cake!
grab the printable recipe~
- 1 8 ounce block cream cheese at room temperature
- 3 sticks butter at room temperature
- 3 cups sugar
- 3 cups flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 6 eggs at room temperature
- 1 teaspoon lemon extract
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
- 1/4 cup apricot nectar at room temperature
- 1 1/2-2 tablespoons lavender flowers
- Beat the cream cheese and butter until creamy. Add the sugar and mix until light and fluffy.
- In a separate bowl add the flour and salt and set aside
- Add the eggs one at a time, alternating with the flour/salt mixture. mix well with each addition ending with flour. Then add the lemon, vanilla, almond extracts and the apricot nectar-mixing until blended. Fold in the lavender flowers by hand.
- Pour batter into two well greased, small pudding molds (similar to a small bundt or angel food pan) or you can use an alternate container such as a ovenproof bowl or clean, new, flour pot. you may need to adjust the bake time if using a container without a hollow center like the molds)
- Bake in a pre-heated oven set at 315 degrees for 1 hour and 20-30 minutes or until pick comes out clean.
- Cool 15-20 minutes. Loosen edges of pan with a knife and turn out from pan and cool completely. This cake freezes wonderfully. You can ice it and serve immediately or wrap well and freeze for up to 6 months.
pin for later~
product guide~
Sprinkles & Confetti: paper plates
Target: milk pitcher & envelope gift boxes (dollar spot)
JoAnn Stores: similar mini scalloped cake pan
Natalie Mayhew
February 11
Well this looks delicious! Love all the fresh berries around it too! Can’t wait to try I out
Lori
February 13
Oh thank you! It’s definitely one of our favorite recipes!
Partieswithacause
February 14
This recipe sounds AMAZING! I can’t wait to try it out. And your presentation is gorgeous as usual. Love those little gift boxes and the cake banner. Such fun details. Happy Valentine’s!
Lori
February 25
Thanks so much Bri! I hope you love it as much as we do! It’s such a fun little cake for spring & summer too! xoxo
Jackie, Sprinkles & Confetti
February 25
Yum, I’m going to have to try this recipe!
Beth@funtoeatfruit
February 28
Lavender and cake! Love this combo! Thanks for sharing!
Nathalie - Press Print Party!
February 29
Wow, lavender in a cake! Sounds amazing! I just may need to try it out. They are my favorite flowers.
Lori
March 2
Oh yay! I hope you love it!
Lori
March 2
It’s one of our all time favorite cakes!
Lori
March 2
Oh it’s so good! My family loves it!