Here’s a classic-style recipe for Slap Ya Mama Pound Cake—rich, buttery, and perfect for dessert or tea time:
🍰 Slap Ya Mama Pound Cake
Ingredients (Serves 8–10)
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup whole milk
Instructions
- Preheat Oven
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease and flour a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
- Mix Dry Ingredients
- In a bowl, combine flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
- Cream Butter & Sugar
- In a large bowl, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy (about 3–4 minutes).
- Add Eggs & Vanilla
- Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each.
- Stir in vanilla extract.
- Combine Wet & Dry Ingredients
- Alternately add dry ingredients and milk to the butter mixture, starting and ending with dry ingredients.
- Mix just until smooth; do not overmix.
- Bake
- Pour batter into prepared loaf pan.
- Bake 60–70 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool & Serve
- Let the cake cool 10–15 minutes in the pan, then remove to a wire rack.
- Slice and enjoy plain, or with tea/coffee.
Tips
- For extra flavor, add lemon zest, almond extract, or a simple glaze.
- Use room temperature eggs and milk for a smoother batter.
- Make sure butter is fully softened—this is key for the “pound cake” texture.
✅ Bottom Line: This cake is buttery, moist, and easy to make—classic comfort dessert that tastes like a bakery treat at home.
If you want, I can also give a “mini loaf or cupcake version” so it’s easier to bake in small portions.
Do you want me to do that?