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PUMPKIN POUND CAKE

Yield: Makes 2 Pound Cakes
 
1 Cup Florida Butter (Softened)
3 Cups Florida Sugar
1/2 Tsp. Salt
1 Cup Pumpkin (Canned)
1 Tsp. Pumpkin Pie Spice

5 Florida Eggs
1 Cup Florida Milk
3 Cups Flour (All-Purpose)
1 Tbsp. Vanilla


Method:
Cream butter, sugar, and salt in mixing bowl until light and fluffy.

Add pumpkin and spice and mix completely.

Add eggs one at a time beating well after each addition.

Add milk alternately with flour, mixing well after each addition; do not overbeat.

Stir in vanilla.

Pour into two greased and floured 8x4 inch loaf pans.

Baked at 325 degrees for approximately 1 hour and 20 minutes.

Test for doneness with a wooden skewer or toothpick.
Cool for 15 minutes and remove from pans.

Cool completely on a wire rack.


Courtesy of the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services