Hennessy Pound Cake Recipe
Indulge in the luxurious richness of a Hennessy Pound Cake Recipe, a dessert that elegantly combines the classic comfort of pound cake with the sophisticated notes of cognac.
Equipment
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Mixing bowls
- Electric mixer
- Rubber spatula
- Loaf pan (9x5 inches)
- Cooling rack
- Skewer or toothpick
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter softened
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs room temperature
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¾ cup whole milk
- ¼ cup Hennessy cognac
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C) and grease your loaf pan.
- In a sizable mixing bowl, blend the butter and sugar until the mixture is airy and light.
- Add the eggs sequentially, fully mixing each into the batter before introducing the next.
- In another bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Alternate adding the dry mixture and the milk to the creamy mixture, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients.
- Stir in the Hennessy and vanilla extract until just combined.
- Transfer the batter into the greased loaf pan, evening out the surface with a spatula.
- Allow the cake to bake for 60 to 70 minutes, or until a skewer comes out clean when inserted in the middle.
- After baking, let the cake sit in the pan for 10 minutes, then move it to a cooling rack to cool off entirely.
Notes
- To ensure a consistent texture, start with all ingredients at room temperature.
- Do not overmix the batter after adding flour to keep the cake tender.
- Wrap the cake in cling film and let it sit overnight to develop the flavors before serving.
- If the top of the cake starts to overbrown, gently cover it with aluminum foil.
- Opt for a premium cognac to enhance the cake's rich flavor.