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Easy pound cake with cake mix topped with fresh strawberries and powdered sugar on a white cake stand.
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Easy Pound Cake With Cake Mix

Quick and easy pound cake with cake mix recipe using only 3 ingredients. Similar to an old fashioned whipping cream pound cake. 
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time1 hour
Total Time1 hour 15 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 8

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowls Large and Small
  • Measuring Tools
  • Cake Pan Bundt or Flutted Pan
  • Hand Mixer
  • Rubber spatula
  • Silicone Brush

Ingredients

Pound Cake

  • 15.25 Boxed Cake Mix Flavor of Choice
  • 1 ¾ cups Heavy Whipping Cream
  • 3 large Eggs

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 325℉.
  • Line or prep the cake pan using parchment paper, baking spray, or cake release paste. A nonstick bundt cake or flutted pan is recommended. Set aside.

Make Cake Release Paste (Optional)

  • In a small mixing bowl mix together 2 tablespoons of melted butter, 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil, and 2-3 tablespoons of flour into a thin to medium paste. Add extra flour if needed.
  • With a silicone brush spread the paste onto cake pan and set aside.

Make Pound Cake Batter

  • In a large mixing bowl add cake mix, heavy whipping cream, and eggs.
  • With a hand mixer on medium speed mix for about 4 minutes. The batter will be nice and thick.
  • Grab the prepared baking pan and add the cake batter in an even layer.
  • Place into the oven and bake for about 55-60 minutes until fully baked and golden brown. Test with a toothpick, when it's removed it should come out clean with a slight crumb.
  • Remove from the oven and let cool. Then invert onto a cooling rack to fully cool and onto a serving platter or stand.
  • Top with powdered sugar and fresh fruit. Enjoy.