Pound Cake
A classic, moist pound cake with a tender crumb, perfect for dessert or teatime. This timeless American cake balances rich butteriness with a subtle vanilla flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 65 minutes
- Total Time: 80 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (226g) unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups (400g) granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 3 cups (375g) all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup (240ml) whole milk
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×5 inch loaf pan.
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Alternately add the flour mixture and milk to the butter mixture, beginning and ending with the flour. Mix until just combined.
- Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 60-70 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
For extra flavor, brush the cooled cake with a simple syrup or serve with fresh berries and whipped cream.
Find it online: https://carmenwausa.com/easy-delicious-pound-cake/