Pound Cake
A classic, buttery pound cake with a tender crumb and rich flavor, perfect for dessert or teatime.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 75 minutes
- Total Time: 95 minutes
- Yield: 10 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup whole milk
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (163°C). Grease and flour a 9×5 inch loaf pan.
- In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture alternately with the milk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
- Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 70-80 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 15 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
Notes
For an extra moist cake, brush the cooled pound cake with a simple syrup made from equal parts sugar and water before serving.
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