Mom’s Southwest Georgia Pound Cake
Mom’s Southwest Georgia Pound cake is a traditional pound cake that travels well and is perfect for pot luck parties.
My most treasured recipes in my collection are the ones that belonged to my Mom. She was a fantastic cook and baker. I always remember her being in the kitchen. I loved being in the kitchen with her. She was my biggest fan and enjoyed just about everything I made for her.
I lost my Mom on the day after Mother’s Day. It was May 12, 2014, and while it was sudden it was not unexpected. I still miss her every day. I regularly peruse her clippings, recipe boxes (there are a few), and mostly her handwritten recipes, because she had such beautiful handwriting. It makes me feel close to her and  I always seem to find something I’ve not seen before.
Her Southwest Georgia Pound Cake was handwritten on a piece of paper. You may be wondering why it’s called Southwest Georgia Pound Cake. Well…I honestly do not know. I can’t even shed light on the name.
My Mom and I spent lots of time in the kitchen together and around our family table. Family dinners, even when there were only 3 of us after my brother went off to college, were a priority in my family. Spending time together was always important. Family recipes are just as important to me as our family dinners. It’s a part of our history and I’m happy to pass it along to my kids, in hopes they will pass along to theirs.
You do not preheat the oven for this pound cake recipe. Do you know why? Starting a pound cake in a cold oven makes it rise higher and creates a thicker crust. It was also done in the days before electric ovens to save on gas. The method works and this pound cake is delicious. Serve it with vanilla ice cream or freshly whipped cream and seasonal berries.
So, whatever your plans for Mother’s Day, enjoy! Enjoy your kids, enjoy your Mom, enjoy your family. Time flies, treasure every moment.
If you enjoy pound cakes, try my glazed peanut butter pound cake, chocolate truffle pumpkin pound cake, or sparkling cider pound cake.
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Mom’s Southwest Georgia Pound Cake
Ingredients
- 2 sticks unsalted butter softened
- 3 cups sugar
- 6 large eggs
- 3 cups flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- Vanilla ice cream or freshly whipped cream and seasonal berries for serving.
Instructions
- Do not preheat the oven.
- Generously grease and flour a 10-inch Bundt pan.
- In a medium bowl sift together flour, baking powder and salt.
- Using an electric mixer, cream butter and sugar together until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
- Add flour mixture and heavy cream, alternately to the butter mixture, beginning and ending with flour. Mix until just combined.
- Stir in vanilla.
- Pour batter into prepared pan.
- Put into a cold oven and set temperature to 325 degrees F. Bake for 1 hour, 15 minutes without opening door. If necessary, bake an additional 15 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
- Remove from oven and cool in pan on cooling rack for 15 minutes. Remove from pan to serving plate. Dust with powdered sugar, if desired.
- Serve with fresh whipped cream (or ice cream) and berries.
Oh, pound cake and coffee! This is one of my favorite winter snacks. For the summer I would have it with that delicious ice cream too!
I love a good pound cake! It can be worked into so many desserts. It’s awesome that you’re sharing this family recipe!
I so want this right now. It’s perfect dessert and if you add homemade whip cream it’s the perfect dish!
Oh yum! I love pound cake, it is so delicious! My mouth is watering and I want to make this for sure now!
This pound cake looks so yummy. I need to make this and get some fresh berries at farmers market.
Such a classic homemade recipe – reminds me of my mom 🙂 Saving this so I can make for a dinner party next weekend. Perfect with fresh whipped cream and fresh local peaches! Yum.
I don’t think I’ve ever eaten pound cake, but I think you’ve convinced me a need to try it…..smothered in fruit and homemade whipped cream.
Family recipes are the best. My husband loves pound cake and he would be all over this. Definitely making it!
Pound cakes are a staple around our family. They are so easy to decorate for different holidays – and who doesn’t like home made pound cake.
I love pound cake! I grew up eating my grandmothers – and, of course, I always licked the bowl. Yummy
I love pound cake, My mom had a good recipe as well that is similar to this one. This would be really good with either the peaches or blackberries that I have growing in my yard right now
I do love a good pound cake. I will be trying this one soon! Thank you for sharing on the Celebrate 365 Father’s Day Party. I do hope you will join our new Patriotic Party that is live today.
Wow, this is fantastic! Definitely fodder for summer BBQs, maybe with fresh peaches
I’m so sorry you lost your mom, but it sounds like you are keeping her memory alive. There are not many desserts better than classic pound cake!
I love this recipe! Pound Cake has to be one of my all time favorite cake! I love how food leaves with us precious memories! Thanks for sharing your story and this delicious recipe! <3
Nothing beats a good pound cake, especially when that recipe comes from Mom!
Your recipe looks perfect!!! I still have some leftover pound cake in the kitchen and I’ll be topping it with berries and ice cream for dessert tonight 🙂