5 from 20 votes
Breakfast Cake
Breakfast Cake is a rich, buttery pound cake flavored lightly with nutmeg and vanilla, baked to a golden finish. The thick batter yields a moist, fluffy texture that holds its shape well when sliced. Dusting with powdered sugar after cooling adds subtle sweetness and an inviting look. This cake suits morning meals or brunch where a sweet accompaniment is desired.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Additional Time
30 mins
Total Time
1 hr 15 mins
Servings:
8
slices
Calories:
352 kcal
Course:
Breakfast
Cuisine:
French, American
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 14 tablespoons butter at room temperature, salted, 1 ¾ sticks
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ⅔ cup granulated sugar
- 3 large egg at room temperature
- powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Butter and flour a 9-inch round cake pan, then line with parchment paper. Butter and flour the paper. Sift together the flour, baking powder, nutmeg, and salt in a large bowl. Using an electric mixer, cream the butter until it is pale yellow. Add the vanilla and sugar; mix until fluffy. Beat in the eggs, one at a time. Gradually add the flour, being careful not to over-mix the batter. The batter is supposed to be very thick, so don't be alarmed. This will yield a rich, buttery pound cake for breakfast -- what could be finer?!
- Transfer the batter to the prepared pan. Tap it on the counter once or twice to release any air bubbles.
- Bake until the cake is golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, about 25 to 30 minutes. Allow the cake to cool in the pan on a wire rack for about 10 minutes, then remove from the pan to continue cooling.
- Once the cake is completely cool, dust with powdered sugar, slice, and serve.
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Notes
- Reheat leftover slices loosely covered in a microwave for 15-20 seconds to regain softness.
- Additional powdered sugar can be added after warming to refresh sweetness and presentation.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1slice
Calories
352kcal
(18%)
Carbohydrates
35g
(12%)
Protein
5g
(10%)
Fat
22g
(34%)
Saturated Fat
13g
(65%)
Cholesterol
114mg
(38%)
Sodium
273mg
(11%)
Potassium
155mg
(3%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
17g
(34%)
Vitamin A
701IU
(14%)
Calcium
62mg
(6%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8 slices
Amount Per Serving
Calories 352
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1slice | |
| Calories | 352kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 35g | 12% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 22g | 34% |
| Saturated Fat | 13g | 65% |
| Cholesterol | 114mg | 38% |
| Sodium | 273mg | 11% |
| Potassium | 155mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 17g | 34% |
| Vitamin A | 701IU | 14% |
| Calcium | 62mg | 6% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.