Elvis Presley Pound Cake (With Heavy Cream)

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Made with heavy cream, 7 eggs and a half pound of butter, this Elvis Presley pound cake recipe is luscious, rich and delicious and fit for the King (of rock’n roll).

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Elvis Presley’s Favorite Pound Cake Recipe

A friend of mine gave me this recipe titled “Elvis Presley’s Favorite Pound Cake“. After Google searching “Elvis Presley’s Favorite Pound Cake”, I discovered this was an Elvis Presley famous pound cake and that Elvis had a hunk a burning love for pound cake and was all shook up over it.

According to several articles I read, a childhood friend of Elvis, named Janelle McComb, would bake two loaves of this pound cake recipe for him every Christmas and bring them to Graceland. Elvis would eat one loaf by himself.

When I recently made this luscious, golden, Elvis pound cake, it was so good that I almost ate the equivalent of a loaf by myself (not in days, more like minutes). Here’s hoping you enjoy this hunka, hunka pound cake as much as me, my friends and Elvis did. I know you will.

Tools Used In Elvis Presley’s Favorite Pound Cake

• Tube Pan 10 inch or Bundt Pan 10 to 15 cups
• Stand Mixer or Hand Mixer
• Sifter
• Spatula
• Dry Ingredient Measuring Cups
• Liquid Measuring Cup
• Measuring spoons
• Kitchen Timer

Ingredients In Elvis Presley Pound Cake Recipe

• unsalted butter – softened
• sifted cake flour – sift flour before measuring
• salt
• sugar
• eggs – room temperature
• vanilla
• heavy cream

Golden And Delightfully Dense Elvis Presley Pound Cake

As I pulled this simple Elvis Presley pound cake from the oven I immediately noticed this cake was truly a golden pound cake recipe. Then, as cut it and took a bite or two I realized this Elvis Presley pound cake had the perfect amount of density and the perfect tender crumb.

As well as its lovely appearance and texture, this heavy cream pound cake recipe had such a delicious vanilla flavor. This amazing texture and flavor would have had Elvis eating two loaves of his favorite pound cake.

How Does Heavy Cream Affect Baking

So, what’s the difference in using whole milk and heavy cream in baking? Is there one? According to this post by Baking Bites, yes, there is a difference.

Heavy cream is the fat that collects on top of fresh milk. Heavy cream is required by FDA standards to have a fate content of 36 – 40%. This is one of the highest percentages of any dairy product.

A high milk fat adds tenderness and moisture to baked goods. So, you can substitute milk for heavy cream and your baked good will come out. They just want be as tender and moist as those made with heavy cream.

Can You Substitute Milk For Heavy Cream

Your recipe calls for heavy cream and you don’t have any. You’re tempted to substitute milk for the heavy cream, but can you?

According to this post by Epicurious you can. For a cup of heavy cream you can simply mix ⅔ cup of whole milk with ⅓ cup melted butter. Whisk well to combine before adding to any baking or cooking projects.

Does Pound Cake Freeze Well?

Yes, all pound cake, including this Elvis Presley pound cake, freezes well and it tastes just as good or even better after serving some time in the freezer.

Freezing The Whole Cake Or A Large Portion

• Completely cool the pound cake.
• Wrap the cake 2 or 3 times in plastic wrap and then cover with aluminum foil.  
• Put in large freezer storage bag or container.  If you don’t have a large enough freezer bag or container, freeze it wrapped well in plastic wrap and aluminum foil.

Freeze In Slices

• Wrap your slices individually in plastic wrap and aluminum foil and place them in a freezer storage bag or container.
• Slice the cake and put slices of parchment paper  between the slices.  Then wrap the sliced cake just like wrapping the whole cake or portion of the cake above, with plastic wrap and aluminum foil.

Why Bake Elvis Presley Whipping Cream Pound Cake

This is one of the best pound cake recipes, if not the best pound cake recipe. It’s simple to make, has perfect texture and wonderful flavor. This Elvis Presley pound cake can take Grandma’s old fashioned pound cake anytime. You might not be a fan of Elvis, but you will sure be a fan of Elvis Presley’s favorite pound cake.

In case you have any queries regarding this Elvis Presley pound cake recipe feel free to reach out via the comment section or the contact page. Also, if you have tried this recipe, I would love to hear about your experiences.

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Elvis Presley’s Pound Cake (With Heavy Cream)