Flavor by the Pound

ALMOND POUND CAKE WITH FRESH PEACH SAUCE

Makes 1 (10-inch) cake

Every Southern chef needs a versatile pound cake recipe, and we love the decadent fruit topping on this classic treat.

1 cup unsalted butter, softened
¾ cup plus 1½ tablespoons granulated sugar, divided
¼ cup firmly packed light brown sugar
4 large eggs, room temperature
3 teaspoons vanilla extract, divided
½ teaspoon almond extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
¾ teaspoon kosher salt
1¼ cups cold heavy whipping cream
Fresh Peach Sauce (recipe follows)

1. Preheat oven to 325°. Spray a 10-inch cast-iron skillet with baking spray with flour.

In a large bowl, beat butter, ¾ cup granulated sugar, and brown sugar with a mixer at medium speed until fluffy, about 3 minutes, stopping to