5 Flavor Pound Cake Recipe – This moist and rich dessert is a flavor explosion with hints of vanilla, rum, coconut, butter, and lemon. Perfect for holidays, gatherings, or a sweet treat any day. Top with whipped cream and fresh berries for a delightful twist. Discover the joy of baking and savoring this classic favorite.

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Five Flavor Pound Cake

Let me tell you about the incredible taste of this 5 Flavor Pound Cake! It’s like a flavor explosion in every bite, and it’s simply irresistible. The combination of butter, shortening, sugar, and those five delightful extracts – vanilla, rum, coconut, butter, and lemon – creates a symphony of flavors. The cake is incredibly moist, and it has that perfect tender crumb you expect from a classic pound cake. It’s a dessert that’s not overly fancy but delivers a comforting, homey, and utterly delicious experience that will have you coming back for seconds (and maybe thirds). Trust me; this cake is a crowd-pleaser that will leave everyone craving more!

How to Make 5 Flavor Pound Cake

This cake is very easy to make with only a few simple ingredients. Grease and flour a Bundt cake pan and set aside. In the bowl of an electric stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat the butter and shortening together on medium-high speed. Pour sugar into the butter mixture and mix well. Add eggs one at a time to the creamed mixture, mixing until the yellow disappears. Add vanilla extract, rum flavor, coconut extract, butter flavor, and lemon flavor.

Combine flour and baking powder and sift. Add the flour mixture to the batter alternately with milk. Scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed.

Pour the batter into the prepared pan. Bake in a preheated oven until the cake tests done with a toothpick. Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Remove the cake from the pan and cool completely on a wire rack.

Helpful Tips & Frequently Asked Questions

For best results, have all of your ingredients at room temperature. Eggs, butter, milk – everything. I usually set it all out in the morning and bake the cake around lunchtime. It never fails me!
One cup of cake flour weighs 4.25 ounces or 120 grams. To properly measure flour, give the flour a stir to loosen it up in the container. Use a spoon and lightly spoon the flour into your measuring cup. Use a flat, straight edge (like the straight back of a knife) to level off the top of the flour in the measuring cup. Do NOT compact the flour in the measuring cup.
I bake the cake in a 12-cup Bundt Cake pan.
- You can also use a 10-inch tube pan.
I use Bakers Joy or Pam Baking Spray to grease and flour the tube pan. Either works great. You can also use Crisco or butter and dust the pan with flour.
Feel free to mix up the flavors in this cake.
- Lemon extract
- almond extract
- lemon zest
I top the cake with a sprinkle of powdered sugar.
- You can add a quick powdered sugar glaze. Combine 1 cup of powdered sugar with up to ¼ cup milk.
Can pound cake be made in advance? Yes! You can make the cake ahead of time and store it in an airtight container for 3 to 4 days. The cake will keep in the refrigerator for up to a week.
Can pound cake be frozen? Yes! You can freeze the baked cake. Wrap the cooled cake in plastic wrap and aluminum foil. The cake will keep for up to 6 months in the freezer.

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How to Serve 5 Flavor Pound Cake

This cake holds a special place in our home, and it’s a must-have for various occasions, be it festive holiday feasts, sunny summer cookouts, or communal potluck gatherings. Our favorite way to enjoy it is by generously topping each slice with a fluffy dollop of whipped cream and a handful of fresh, juicy berries. If you’re in the mood for extra indulgence, consider adding a scoop of creamy vanilla ice cream drizzled with luscious caramel sauce. And don’t forget, this cake is equally delightful when toasted and savored alongside a steaming cup of morning coffee or a comforting mug of hot tea for a delightful breakfast treat. No matter how you serve this dessert, it is sure to become a family favorite.

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