Description
Indulge in the timeless delight of a Classic Pound Cake, a buttery and moist treat that’s perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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For the Pound Cake:
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs, room temperature
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup whole milk, room temperature
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease/flour a 10-inch bundt or loaf pan.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 4–5 minutes.
- Add Eggs: Beat in eggs one at a time, ensuring each is fully incorporated.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Mix Batter: Gradually add dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with milk. Stir in vanilla.
- Bake: Pour batter into pan and bake for 55–65 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool and Serve: Let the cake cool in the pan for 15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 105mg
Keywords: Pound Cake, Dessert, Classic Recipe, Baking
