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Hennessy Pound Cake Recipe

Hennessy Pound Cake Recipe

Make this easy Hennessy Pound Cake Recipe with simple ingredients. Rich, buttery, moist, and perfect for holidays, parties, and family gatherings.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 35 minutes
Servings: 12 People
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 420
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 3 cups all-purpose flour sifted
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 2½ cups granulated sugar
  • 5 large eggs room temperature
  • 1 cup whole milk room temperature
  • ½ cup Hennessy cognac
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 3 tablespoons Hennessy for glaze

Equipment

  • Bundt cake pan
  • Mixing bowls
  • Electric mixer
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Wire cooling rack
  • Rubber spatula
  • Whisk

Method
 

Step 1: Prepare the Pan
  1. Grease a Bundt pan thoroughly and preheat your oven to 325°F for even baking and easy cake release.
    Preparing the Bundt Pan for Baking
Step 2: Mix Dry Ingredients
  1. Whisk flour, baking powder, and salt together in a bowl until fully combined and free of lumps.
    Mixing the Dry Ingredients
Step 3: Cream Butter and Sugar
  1. Beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy, creating the perfect foundation for a tender cake.
    Creaming Butter and Sugar
Step 4: Add Eggs
  1. Mix in eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition for a smooth batter.
    Adding Eggs to the Batter
Step 5: Combine Wet Ingredients
  1. Stir milk, vanilla extract, and Hennessy together in a separate bowl until blended.
    Combining the Wet Ingredients
Step 6: Finish the Batter
  1. Alternate adding dry ingredients and wet mixture to the batter mixture until just combined.
    Mixing Wet and Dry Ingredients
Step 7: Bake the Cake
  1. Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for about 75 minutes until golden and set.
    Baking the Pound Cake
Step 8: Add the Glaze
  1. Cool completely, then drizzle with powdered sugar and Hennessy glaze before serving.
    Glazing the Finished Cake

Notes

For the richest flavor, let the cake cool completely before adding the Hennessy glaze.