Cold Oven Pound Cake

Ingredients and Weight:

1. Unbleached all-purpose flour: 500 grams
2. Granulated sugar: 350 grams
3. Unsalted butter: 250 grams (melted and cooled)
4. Eggs: 4 large
5. Vanilla extract: 2 teaspoons
6. Baking powder: 1 teaspoon
7. Salt: 1/2 teaspoon
8. Milk or Cream: 1 cup
9. Chopped nuts or dried fruits (optional): 100 grams (mixed with flour for even distribution)

Preparation Time:

• Preparation: 30 minutes
• Cooking: 60 minutes at 325°F (160°C) in a cold oven (started with an unheated oven)

Difficulty Level: Level 3 (Moderate difficulty)

Preparation Method Steps:

1. In a large bowl, combine flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
2. In another bowl, cream together sugar and melted butter.
3. Add eggs one by one, beating well after each addition.
4. Add vanilla extract and mixed nuts or dried fruits (if using) to the egg mixture.
5. Gradually add the flour mixture to the egg mixture, alternating with milk or cream, beginning and ending with the flour.
6. Pour the batter into an ungreased tube pan or a baking dish.
7. Place in a cold oven and bake for 60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
8. Let cool completely before serving.

Nutritional Information: (Per serving, assuming 8 servings total)

• Calories: 550
• Fat: 28g
• Carbohydrates: 80g
• Protein: 8g

Dish Characteristics:

• The Cold Oven Pound Cake is a dense and moist cake with a rich buttery flavor.
• The cake has a slightly sweet taste, balanced by the natural flavors of the ingredients.
• It's best served after being cooled completely, allowing the flavors to fully develop.

User Comments:

1. "This pound cake is incredibly moist and delicious! The cold oven method gives it a unique texture."
2. "I added some chopped walnuts to this recipe, it made the cake even more flavorful."
3. "A classic American dessert that everyone in my family loved!"

Special Precautions and Tips:

• Be sure to use an unheated oven for this recipe to achieve the best results.
• For best results, use high-quality ingredients like fresh eggs and good-quality vanilla extract.
• The cake is ready when a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Do not overbake or it may become dry.