Description
A classic pound cake that is buttery, tender, and perfect for gatherings, enjoyed plain or with fruits and frosting.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×5 inch loaf pan.
- Cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla.
- Combine the flour, salt, and baking powder in another bowl.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with the milk.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 60-70 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
For an extra touch of flavor, consider adding citrus zest or almond extract. Don’t forget to rotate your cake halfway through baking for even browning.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 70 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: pound cake, dessert, baking, homemade cake, classic recipe
