Hennessy Pound Cake Recipe
Embark on a culinary adventure with our Hennessy Pound Cake recipe, a rich and flavorful dessert that's perfect for any occasion.
Equipment
- Large mixing bowl
- Electric mixer
- Rubber spatula
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Loaf pan (9x5 inch)
- Cooling rack
- Toothpick or cake tester
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter softened
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup Hennessy cognac
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup sour cream
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Pan: Start by preheating your oven to 325°F (165°C). Grease and flour your loaf pan thoroughly to prevent sticking.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, use an electric mixer to cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
- Add Eggs: Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add this to the creamed mixture, mixing on low speed.
- Add Flavorings: Stir in the Hennessy cognac and vanilla extract. Mix until just incorporated.
- Add Sour Cream: Fold in the sour cream until the mixture is smooth.
- Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top with a spatula. Bake for 60 to 70 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool: Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Chocolate Chip: Fold 1 cup of semi-sweet chocolate chips into the batter for a chocolate twist.
- Orange Glaze: Mix 1 cup of powdered sugar with 2 tablespoons of orange juice and 1 tablespoon of Hennessy for a zesty glaze.
- Nutty: Add 1 cup of chopped pecans or walnuts for added texture and nuttiness.
- Coffee Hennessy: Replace 1/4 cup of Hennessy with strong brewed coffee to enhance the depth of flavors.
- Spiced: Incorporate 1 teaspoon of cinnamon and 1/4 teaspoon of nutmeg for a spiced version.