My Aunt made a pound cake that called for 7 eggs. She got it from the Swans box over 40 years ago and no one can seem to find it. Any chance you still have that one?
Hi Crystal, We've searched the archives and were not able to find a pound cake recipe that called for 7 eggs. Sorry, Happy baking!
Hi there can I put lemon juice in the cake?
Hi Ramona, You can certainly add some lemon just to the cake, but may need 1-1 1/2 teaspoons of lemon extract to achieve a noticeable lemon flavor. Happy baking!
Hi Martha,
Can this lemon cake be baked in loaf pans?
Thank you
Hi Sil, This recipe should bake nicely in 2 (9×5-inch) loaf pans. Happy baking!
My Mom used this cake flour and made the best cakes. Is there a difference if you use salted butter versus unsalted butter if the recipe calls for that?
Hi Chiquita,
You can use salted butter in place of unsalted. 1 Stick or 1/2 cup of butter typically has about 1/4 teaspoon of salt. It varies by brand. You should check with the brands manufacturer to get the exact amount then can adjust the salt in the recipe if needed. Happy Baking!
If i only have cream cheese that is 1/3 less fat will my cake come out the same.
Hi Ruthie, You should have no issues using the 1/3 less fat cream cheese. Happy Baking!
This is one of the best cakes I’ve ever made! I added some lemon zest to the glaze to bring out more of the lemon flavor?
Hi
Can you add lemon instant pudding the recipe.
Hi Martha,
you can substitute Baking Soda for Baking powder. Since baking soda is a much stronger than baking powder you have to add cream of tarter to the baking soda. So if your recipe calls for 1 tablespoon of baking powder substitute it with 1 teaspoon baking soda and 2 teaspoons cream of tarter.
Hope this is helpful.
Can this recipe be made with all butter instead of the margarine? I don't use margarine, for obvious reasons.
Hi Sheila,
Yes, you absolutely can use all butter. In fact, we've just updated this recipe, which is one that's been handed down for generations, to specify all butter. Thanks, and happy baking.
Can I say I love this cake! I have been making it for over 10 years and passing the recipe along.
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My Aunt made a pound cake that called for 7 eggs. She got it from the Swans box over 40 years ago and no one can seem to find it. Any chance you still have that one?
Hi Crystal, We've searched the archives and were not able to find a pound cake recipe that called for 7 eggs. Sorry, Happy baking!
Hi there can I put lemon juice in the cake?
Hi Ramona, You can certainly add some lemon just to the cake, but may need 1-1 1/2 teaspoons of lemon extract to achieve a noticeable lemon flavor. Happy baking!
Hi Martha,
Can this lemon cake be baked in loaf pans?
Thank you
Hi Sil, This recipe should bake nicely in 2 (9×5-inch) loaf pans. Happy baking!
My Mom used this cake flour and made the best cakes. Is there a difference if you use salted butter versus unsalted butter if the recipe calls for that?
Hi Chiquita,
You can use salted butter in place of unsalted. 1 Stick or 1/2 cup of butter typically has about 1/4 teaspoon of salt. It varies by brand. You should check with the brands manufacturer to get the exact amount then can adjust the salt in the recipe if needed. Happy Baking!
If i only have cream cheese that is 1/3 less fat will my cake come out the same.
Hi Ruthie, You should have no issues using the 1/3 less fat cream cheese. Happy Baking!
This is one of the best cakes I’ve ever made! I added some lemon zest to the glaze to bring out more of the lemon flavor?
Hi
Can you add lemon instant pudding the recipe.
Hi Martha,
you can substitute Baking Soda for Baking powder. Since baking soda is a much stronger than baking powder you have to add cream of tarter to the baking soda. So if your recipe calls for 1 tablespoon of baking powder substitute it with 1 teaspoon baking soda and 2 teaspoons cream of tarter.
Hope this is helpful.
Can this recipe be made with all butter instead of the margarine? I don't use margarine, for obvious reasons.
Hi Sheila,
Yes, you absolutely can use all butter. In fact, we've just updated this recipe, which is one that's been handed down for generations, to specify all butter. Thanks, and happy baking.
Can I say I love this cake! I have been making it for over 10 years and passing the recipe along.
Thanks Beverly, and happy baking!