Description
Indulge in the rich and buttery goodness of this Classic Pound Cake. This traditional recipe yields a moist and flavorful loaf that is perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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Ingredients:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs, at room temperature
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup whole milk, at room temperature
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 325°F and grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan or bundt pan.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add Eggs and Vanilla: Beat in eggs one at a time, then mix in the vanilla extract.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Combine Wet and Dry: Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture, alternating with milk.
- Bake: Pour batter into pan and bake for 60-70 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool: Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Notes:
- This cake tastes even better the next day and freezes well.
- For extra flavor, top with powdered sugar or a simple glaze.
- Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for best results.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 65 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 105mg
