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how to make a pound cake from a cake mix

Pound Cake from Cake Mix

This is how to make a pound cake from a cake mix that offers all the flavors of classic pound cake with minimal effort. Perfectly buttery and moist!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 minute
Total Time 1 minute
Servings: 8
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 505
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 box (15.25 oz) yellow cake mix
  • ½ cup butter, softened
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • ½ cup milk
  • 1 cup sugar

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a bundt pan or a loaf pan.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
  3. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
  4. Mix in the vanilla extract and milk.
  5. Gradually add the cake mix and sour cream until well combined into a smooth batter.
  6. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
  7. Bake in the preheated oven for 60-70 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  8. Let it cool for 10 minutes in the pan, then invert onto a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Nutrition Information Source: Data from USDA FoodData Central, estimated where needed Values are approximate and may vary based on specific brands and preparation methods.