A Lady Gave My Mother This Recipe in 1958—It’s Been a Family Favorite Ever Since! (Page 2 ) | July 27, 2025

Instructions

Step 1: Preheat Oven & Prepare Pan

Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C)

Grease and flour a 10-inch bundt pan

Step 2: Cream Butter and Sugar

In a large bowl, cream 1½ cups butter and 3 cups sugar until light and fluffy

Step 3: Add Eggs and Extracts

Beat in 5 eggs, one at a time

Add 1 tsp vanilla and 2 tsp almond or lemon extract

Step 4: Add Flour and Soda

Alternately add 3 cups flour and 1 cup soda, beginning and ending with flour

Mix until just combined—do not overmix

Step 5: Pour & Bake

Pour the batter into your prepared bundt pan

Bake for 60–70 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean

Step 6: Cool & Serve

Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes

Invert onto a wire rack and let cool completely

Serve plain or with a dollop of whipped cream

Enjoy This Timeless Treat!
This cake is a slice of nostalgic comfort, passed down through generations. Perfect for family gatherings, holidays, or just a cozy afternoon treat.

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