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Hennessy Pound Cake Recipe

Hennessy Pound Cake Recipe

Hey, Welcome to the Hennessy Pound Cake Recipe. Hennessy Pound Cake is a rich, moist, buttery dessert infused with warm cognac flavor that feels comforting and luxurious.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 10 people
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 420
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup unsalted butter
  • 2 ½ cups granulated sugar
  • 6 large eggs
  • ¼ cup Hennessy cognac
  • ¼ cup whole milk
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Hand mixer or stand mixer
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • 10-inch bundt pan
  • Rubber spatula
  • Cooling rack

Method
 

Step 1: Cream the butter and sugar
  1. Beat the sugar and butter until they are frothy and light. This step creates the perfect texture.
    Hennessy Pound Cake Recipe
Step 2: Add eggs
  1. Add eggs one at a time and beat well after each addition until smooth.
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Step 3: Mix dry ingredients
  1. In a another basin, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
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Step 4: Combine wet ingredients
  1. Mix Hennessy, milk, and vanilla extract together.
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Step 5: Bring everything together
  1. Alternatively, add dry and wet mixtures to the batter while mixing on low speed.
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Step 6: Bake
  1. Pour batter into a greased bundt pan. Bake at 325°F for 60 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
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Step 7: Cool and serve
  1. After 10 minutes of cooling in the pan, move the cake to a rack. Slice and enjoy.
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Notes

Serve this Hennessy Pound Cake warm or at room temperature. You can pair it with whipped cream, vanilla ice cream, caramel drizzle, or fresh berries.