Mile High Pound Cake using Eagle Brand Sweetened Condensed Milk

Here’s a Mile High Pound Cake recipe that’s ultra-rich, dense, buttery, and gets an extra layer of moist sweetness from Eagle Brand Sweetened Condensed Milk. It’s a Southern classic that lives up to its name — tall, golden, and perfect for slicing thick.

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 Mile High Pound Cake with Eagle Brand Sweetened Condensed Milk

 Total Time: ~1 hour 30 minutes

️ Yields: 12–16 servings

 Texture: Buttery, dense, moist, and tender

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 Ingredients:

• 1 lb (4 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature

• 3 cups granulated sugar

• 6 large eggs, room temperature

• 1 (14 oz) can Eagle Brand Sweetened Condensed Milk

• 1 cup whole milk (or evaporated milk for richer flavor)

• 1 tbsp vanilla extract

• ½ tsp almond extract (optional, adds depth)

• 4 cups all-purpose flour

• ½ tsp baking powder

• ½ tsp salt

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‍ Instructions:

✅ 1. Preheat & Prep:

• Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C).

• Grease and flour a 10-inch tube pan or bundt pan generously.

✅ 2. Cream Butter & Sugar:

• In a large mixing bowl, cream butter until light and fluffy (about 3–5 minutes).

• Gradually add sugar, beating until well combined and fluffy.

✅ 3. Add Eggs:

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

✅ 4. Add Sweetened Condensed Milk & Extracts:

• Pour in the Eagle Brand sweetened condensed milk, vanilla, and almond extract.

• Mix until fully incorporated.

✅ 5. Combine Dry Ingredients:

• In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.

✅ 6. Alternate Adding Milk & Flour:

• Add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients in three parts, alternating with whole milk.

• Begin and end with flour.

• Mix until just combined — don’t overbeat.

✅ 7. Bake:

• Pour batter into prepared pan.

• Smooth the top and tap pan gently to remove air bubbles.

• Bake at 325°F for 1 hour 15 minutes to 1 hour 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

✅ 8. Cool:

• Let cake cool in the pan for 10–15 minutes, then invert onto a wire rack to cool completely.

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 Optional Glaze:

Make a simple glaze with:

• 1 cup powdered sugar

• 2 tbsp sweetened condensed milk

• Splash of vanilla or lemon juice

Drizzle over the cooled cake for an extra sweet finish.

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 Tips for Success:

• Use room temperature ingredients for even mixing.

• Don’t overmix the flour to keep it tender.

• This cake freezes beautifully — wrap tightly and freeze for up to 2 months.

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