Hennessy Pound Cake Recipe
Whether you’re trying to impress your guests or just looking for something unique, making a Hennessy Pound Cake will certainly do the trick.
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Servings: 4
Calories: 516kcal
Equipment
- bowls
- loaf pan
Ingredients
- 3 eggs
- 8 tbsp softened butter unsalted
- 4 tbsp Hennessy cognac
- 1 1/4 cups brown sugar or white granulated sugar
- 4 tbsp buttermilk or whole milk
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
Instructions
- Cream the eggs, butter, and cognac in a bowl until light and fluffy. Then, stir in sugar, milk, & vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
- In a separate bowl, mix together flour, baking powder & salt before gradually combining with wet ingredients.
- Grease & flour 9×5-inch loaf pan. Pour in cake batter & bake at 350°F (175°C) for 1 hour or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool for 15 minutes before serving.
Notes
- If you don’t have Hennessy cognac on hand, any other type of brandy can be substituted.
- For an added layer of flavor, sprinkle the top of the cake with turbinado sugar before baking.
- Instead of traditional frosting, try a glaze made with confectioners’ sugar, lemon juice, and cognac. This will add a bit of sweetness to the cake without overpowering it.
- If you’re looking for an even richness to the cake, try substituting some of the all-purpose flour with almond or hazelnut flour.
- Try adding some spices like nutmeg, cinnamon, and allspice to the batter.
- Sprinkle some chopped almonds or hazelnuts on top before baking for an added crunch.
- For a more decadent cake, try adding chocolate chips or white chocolate chips to the batter.
- Top with fresh seasonal fruits such as raspberries or blueberries.
- Add a dollop of whipped cream to each slice for an extra indulgent treat.
