Elvis Presley's Whipping Cream Pound Cake

Sometimes simple is good, and sometimes simple can be simply delicious too! :) Today I want to introduce yet another wonderful recipe that will possibly become a family favorite. When I first saw it at Obsessed with Baking, I knew I had to try it out myself, else I won't sleep well at night, lol! And come-on, who doesn't like a slice of buttery good piece of cake? Me? Two please, lol! So here it is, this lovely, buttery Elvis Presley Whipping Cream Pound cake. :) Since the original post did mention that this recipe comes from Epicurious, but I'm presuming this is actually Elvis' favorite pound cake. And I like to thank Elvis for this simply delicious pound cake. ;)

This pound cake is very fine and to my opinion, as good as Sarah Lee (if not better) I guess the higher content of fat from the whipping cream does play an important part for this.

Perhaps if you are not too conscience about the higher fat, this is actually quite a wonderful desert to have and serve to your family. ;) Here is my version of the recipe, which I reduce the amount to a smaller quantity:

Ingredients for Elvis Presley Whipping Cream Pound Cake:
1/2 cup quality unsalted butter, room temperature
1.5 cups Hong Kong flour ( you can use cake flour), sifted
1/2 tsp salt
1 cup caster sugar
3 large eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 cup quality heavy whipping cream*

Method:

• In a large mixing bowl, cream the butter and sugar together till light and fluffy.
• Sift the cake flour and salt together and set aside for use later.
• Preheat the oven to 180 and grease a loaf pan (9" by 5") and line with parchment.
  
• Crack an egg in to the butter mixture one at a time and mix well before adding in another.
• Add vanilla extract and mix well again. Then add 1/4 of the cake flour in and mix well. Now add in 1/3 of the whipping cream and mix. Repeat this, alternating flour and cream till all is mixed in.
• Pour the batter into the prepared pan and place in the oven to bake. Bake for at least 30 minutes or till the tester comes out with moist crumbs. DO NOT over bake as it will make the cake slightly dry.

*Note: I believe the deep creamy taste that was present in the pound cake was the heavy cream I used. I used Horizon brand, which although is slightly more pricey the normal, but I feel it is worth every penny once you taste it. :)

To me, this cream taste all natural and creamy, my top choice every time. :)If you can't find Horizon, just use your favorite. :)

Eating one slice and say you have enough is a lie! The crusty outside and creamy inside...pure indulgence. Everyone needs a good butter cake and I think I found mine. :)

I even made some cupcakes and piped some cream cheese whip cream over the top. (As if there's not enough cream already!) It is so good! My girls just devoured it in minutes. ;)
I have to say, up till now, this is my favorite butter cake of all. I would recommend you bakers out there to give this a try. :) What's life if you can't indulge a little?! This is great for tea or anytime! So go bake some today. ;) Make Elvis proud! ;) Have a super weekend all!