Wednesday, April 13, 2011

Condensed Milk Pound Cake



Recently, one of my good friends came over for a visit. I've known her since college and, although the years carried us away from each other, fate brought us together once again. It's wonderful to finally live so close to one another and be able to catch up more often. Of course, the goodies that I make each time she comes are an added incentive.

This time, I wanted to make something new for her to try. That's when I came across this amazing looking pound cake while browsing through Honest Vanilla's site. What really intrigued me was that it called for condensed milk and, what do you know, I just happened to have a can sitting in my pantry.

The resulting cakes were absolutely delicious. They were golden, crusty on the outside, moist, dense, and slightly chewy on the inside. Each bite was buttery and sweet. Naturally, I served it with my homemade lemon curd and the combo was everything I could hope for. Oh yes, and my friend really enjoyed it too. I think she'd agree with me when I say that this recipe is a definite keeper!


Condensed Milk Pound Cake (Recipe by Pichet Ong in The Sweet Spot)

1 1/3 c. all-purpose flour
1 c. unsalted butter
3/4 c. condensed milk
1/2 c. sugar
3/4 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. sea salt
3 large eggs
2 tsp. vanilla

Preheat oven to 325F and generously butter a 8 1/2" x 4 1/2" loaf pan or three mini loaf pans.

Sift flour, baking powder, and salt.

Cream the butter with the sugar. Add the vanilla. Pour in condensed milk and mix until well combined.

Add sifted flour mixture bit by bit while continuing to whisk until completely incorporated. Lastly, add the eggs to the mixture and whisk until well combined.

Pour batter into the loaf pan(s). If using three mini pans, it is approximately 1 cup of batter per pan. Bake 1 hour for large loaf and 45 min. for mini loaves. Cake is ready when the top is dark golden brown and a skewer comes out clean when inserted in the middle of the cake.

This recipe is linked to:
Made it On Monday
Recipes I Can't Wait to Try
Fat Camp Fridays
Sweet Tooth Fridays



Grab This Widget Posted by Lisa at 12:20 AM
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33 comments:

  1. Kim McCallieApril 13, 2011 at 4:02 AM

    This looks delicious. I've never used condensed milk in a pound cake but I know it has to be good. Will put this on my "to do" list.

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  2. Heather S-GApril 13, 2011 at 4:04 AM

    Pound cake has always been a favorite of mine...since I was a kid. This version sounds divine...especially w/ the lemon curd.

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  3. Carol @ There's Always Thyme to CookApril 13, 2011 at 5:19 AM

    Looks delicious, and sounds even better topped with lemon curd!

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  4. MissCakeBakerApril 13, 2011 at 5:24 AM

    I have to try this as I love condensed milk. The problem is I always eat it out of the tin as I cook!

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  5. ManuApril 13, 2011 at 5:36 AM

    Que bolo lindo Lisa!!! è muito bom receber velhos amigos né? Parece que nunca nos distanciamos deles e é muito bom quando podemos tê-los por perto!
    Esse bolo tá lindo e eu amo leite condensado! Com certeza ficou perfeito com o creme de limão!Vou fazer!

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  6. Alil Country SugarApril 13, 2011 at 6:18 AM

    I am a sucker for pound cakes. This looks amazing.

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  7. kitchen flavoursApril 13, 2011 at 6:50 AM

    I have not seen a pound cake using condensed milk! Very interesting! It looks really moist and tender, the kind of cake I love! Thanks for sharing! Have a nice day!

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  8. JackieApril 13, 2011 at 8:28 AM

    Your sweets are always stunning! The pound cake is very tempting right now, as are the pumpkin donut muffins. Mmmm...thanks for adding some sweetness to my morning!

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  9. AnonymousApril 13, 2011 at 8:43 AM

    Glad you have a good time with your friend!! I saw this post and couldn't click fast enough..lol
    :))) Nice photos, they make me want to lick my screen!

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  10. Jihane @ Sinful SundaysApril 13, 2011 at 9:41 AM

    Condensed milk in pound cake? Yum. I could already imagine the flavor and texture of this. I will definitely be trying this out.

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  11. carolinaheartstringsApril 13, 2011 at 9:47 AM

    Wow is all I can say. Lisa that looks so wonderful. Great pictures.

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  12. LVApril 13, 2011 at 11:10 AM

    This looks soooo good! I have always loved pound cake and have never seen a recipe with condensed milk. Sounds intriguing.

    http://foodfashionandflow.blogspot.com/

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  13. RocquieApril 13, 2011 at 11:57 AM

    My husband has 2 brownies left for his dessert tonight and I was wondering earlier what I would bake for him tomorrow. Now I know. I have some fresh strawberries on hand to serve with it. Don't be surprised to see it show up on your Sweets for a Saturday event ;-)

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  14. AnonymousApril 13, 2011 at 2:34 PM

    Mmmm, this looks delicious and easy! Love it. You should share this at our blog party today! http://500dollarwedding.blogspot.com/2011/04/wednesday-blog-party-2.html

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  15. Cares and MimiApril 13, 2011 at 4:07 PM

    This sounds so good! I just love pound cake and this sounds amazing with the condensed milk. Yum, thanks for sharing!

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  16. Tracy's Living CookbookApril 13, 2011 at 6:29 PM

    I could eat pound cake every day... no kidding!

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  17. Tracy SimmonsApril 13, 2011 at 8:14 PM

    I LOVE pound cake and this looks so good and easy. Going to try it for sure!

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  18. megan @ whatmegansmakingApril 14, 2011 at 5:47 AM

    This looks like such a unique version of pound cake!

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  19. AnonymousApril 14, 2011 at 7:01 AM

    I have been wanting to make these for the longest time. Thanks for reminding me! You cakes look gorgeous, and of course, the lemon curd would go so perfect with these!

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  20. Samantha Angela @ Bikini BirthdayApril 14, 2011 at 8:14 AM

    I don't buy milk so I often substitute condensed milk for regular milk when I bake so I'm not left with a carton of milk I'll never use.
    I find it gives that extra milky flavour--almost ducle de leche like

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  21. NezumiApril 14, 2011 at 12:12 PM

    I have a tin of condensed milk in the cupboard and everytime I look at it I think what should I make, something different, this cake looks excellent and so yummy :)

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  22. Katie @ This Chick CooksApril 14, 2011 at 12:44 PM

    That cake looks so buttery and delicious! I bet the lemOn curd just made it over the top!

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  23. My Mom's Recipe BoxApril 14, 2011 at 3:26 PM

    You did a nice job and the lemon curd sounds great with it! Another good reason to have on hand some sweetened condensed milk.

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  24. AnonymousApril 14, 2011 at 7:16 PM

    I love pound cake, this looks amazing!

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  25. Min {Honest Vanilla}April 14, 2011 at 11:44 PM

    Hi Lisa! Thanks for your linking back to my blog :) I love your little loaves! Mmmm the golden hue looks perfect ;)

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  26. AnonymousApril 14, 2011 at 11:59 PM

    I cant wait to try this.It looks so good to me.. yum yum!

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  27. LanellApril 15, 2011 at 7:36 AM

    Lisa,
    As soon as my family finishes my Cap'n Crunch cookies, Strawberry pie, and Cherry Dessert, I am making this pound cake to have Strawberry Shortcake. I already have lemon curd, so might have a piece with that on it also. Thanks for the great recipe.

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  28. DonnaApril 15, 2011 at 9:33 AM

    oh gosh...first the pumpkin muffins and now this! Both of them are getting printed out! A-MA-ZING!

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  29. HaleyLeannApril 15, 2011 at 10:17 AM

    Oh yum! This sounds so rich and so full of flavor! Thanks for linking up on Recipes I Can't Wait to Try!

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  30. Allison @ Alli 'n SonApril 15, 2011 at 12:03 PM

    Yum! This sounds amazing. Thanks for linking up with Sweet Tooth Friday!

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  31. CatalinaApril 15, 2011 at 12:50 PM

    Wow, Lisa, I love your creations! I always read your posts and am excited to see what's coming next :) These loaves do look delicious and the milk in them is very interesting! Btw I'm very looking forward to your next Sweets for a Saturday!

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  32. Rachel @ Rachel's Recipe ReviewsApril 16, 2011 at 4:06 PM

    Yum! This looks great! And hmm...I have all the ingredients!

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  33. AnonymousApril 17, 2011 at 6:36 PM

    I featured your awesome recipe on our blog party highlights yesterday. Grab a button if you want and thanks again for contributing this yummy recipe! :) Heather http://500dollarwedding.blogspot.com/2011/04/highlights-from-blog-party_16.html

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