Mile-High Eagle Brand Milk Pound Cake

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🏔️ Mile-High Eagle Brand Milk Pound Cake

A towering classic packed with vanilla, lemon, almond & coconut

🌟 Introduction

This Mile-High Eagle Brand Milk Pound Cake is not a shy dessert.
It’s tall, dense, buttery, and unapologetically rich — the kind of cake that makes a statement the moment it hits the table.

Sweetened condensed milk gives it a velvety crumb and deep sweetness, while a blend of vanilla, lemon, almond, and coconut extracts creates layers of flavor that unfold with every bite. It’s old-fashioned pound cake energy… elevated.

Perfect for holidays, Sunday dinners, church gatherings, or any day you want a cake that feels like an event.

🧺 Ingredients

Dry Ingredients

  • 4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt

Fats & Dairy

  • 4 sticks (2 cups) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 can (14 oz) Eagle Brand sweetened condensed milk

Eggs & Flavorings

  • 8 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon lemon extract
  • 1 teaspoon almond extract
  • 1 teaspoon coconut extract (optional but highly recommended)

🥣 Instructions

1. Prepare the Pan & Oven

  • Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C).
  • Generously grease and flour a large Bundt or tube pan, making sure to coat every groove.

2. Mix the Base

  • In a large mixing bowl, whisk together:
    • Flour
    • Sugar
    • Baking powder
    • Salt
  • Add softened butter and mix until the mixture looks like coarse crumbs — rich and sandy.

3. Add the Eggs

  • Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
  • Take your time here — this builds structure and height.

4. Flavor the Batter

  • Mix in vanilla, lemon, almond, and coconut extracts.
  • The aroma at this stage is already incredible.

5. Add the Eagle Brand Milk

  • Slowly pour in the sweetened condensed milk.
  • Mix until the batter is smooth, thick, and luxurious.

6. Bake

  • Pour batter evenly into prepared pan.
  • Smooth the top with a spatula.
  • Bake for 1 hour and 20 minutes, or until:
    • A toothpick inserted comes out clean
    • The top is golden and slightly cracked

7. Cool & Release

  • Let the cake cool in the pan for 10–15 minutes.
  • Carefully turn out onto a wire rack.
  • Cool completely before slicing.

👩‍🍳 Methods & Tips

  • Room-temperature ingredients are non-negotiable for a smooth batter
  • Don’t overmix once the condensed milk is added
  • If the top browns too quickly, tent loosely with foil
  • This cake tastes even better the next day — flavors deepen overnight

📜 History & Inspiration

Pound cakes date back to the 1700s, originally made with a pound each of flour, sugar, butter, and eggs. Over time, bakers added milk, flavorings, and leavening to modernize the texture.

The addition of sweetened condensed milk became popular in Southern and home-style baking for its ability to:

  • Add moisture
  • Enhance richness
  • Extend shelf life

This recipe is a proud descendant of those traditions — tall, indulgent, and made to be shared.

🏗️ Formation & Texture

  • Crumb: Tight, moist, buttery
  • Crust: Golden and slightly crisp
  • Height: True mile-high rise
  • Flavor: Sweet, layered, aromatic

Each slice is sturdy enough to hold up to glaze, fruit, or whipped cream — but perfect all on its own.

❤️ Conclusion

This Mile-High Eagle Brand Milk Pound Cake is the kind of dessert that earns compliments, recipe requests, and family legends.

It doesn’t rush.
It doesn’t apologize.
It simply delivers pure, classic comfort with big flavor.

🍰 Lovers of This Cake Will Also Love

  • Lemon glaze drizzled over the top
  • Toasted coconut sprinkled on slices
  • Fresh berries and whipped cream
  • A warm slice with coffee or tea

💕 Methods with Lovers (Serving Ideas)

  • Serve thick slices on a cake stand for gatherings
  • Wrap slices individually — it freezes beautifully
  • Gift it whole during holidays
  • Enjoy plain… because it truly doesn’t need anything

If you want, I can also:

  • Turn this into a social-media caption version
  • Add a glaze or topping section
  • Adapt it for loaf pans
  • Or write it in a grandma-style storytelling tone

Just say the word 💛🍰

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