Description
Indulge in the rich, buttery goodness of this Delicious Pound Cake. A classic dessert that is easy to make and perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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Ingredients:
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup whole milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
- Cream butter and sugar: In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs: Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
- Combine dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add to the butter mixture, alternating with the milk.
- Stir in vanilla: Stir in the vanilla extract until just combined.
- Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 55–65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool: Let the pound cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- This pound cake is perfect on its own or served with whipped cream and berries.
- For extra flavor, try adding a teaspoon of almond extract or lemon zest to the batter.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
