Slap Ya Mama Pound Cake – Rich, Buttery & Southern-Style Classic

This Slap Ya Mama Pound Cake is a rich, buttery Southern favorite that delivers a perfectly dense crumb and melt-in-your-mouth texture. With a full pound of butter, warm vanilla, and a hint of almond, it’s the kind of cake that makes everyone ask for seconds (and the recipe). Serve it plain, with berries and cream, or a drizzle of glaze — this is a true dessert centerpiece!

Ingredients

For the Cake

• 1 pound (4 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
• 2½ cups granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon almond extract (optional but highly recommended)
• 8 large eggs
• 3 cups all-purpose flour

Optional Glaze

• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 2–3 tablespoons milk or heavy cream
• ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  

  Instructions