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Perfectly Moist and Buttery Pound Cake

Perfectly Moist and Buttery Pound Cake

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  • Author: Maria
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 1 hour
  • Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
  • Yield: 8-10 servings 1x
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

This Perfectly Moist and Buttery Pound Cake is the epitome of classic comfort food. With a tender crumb, buttery flavor, and just the right amount of sweetness, this pound cake is perfect for serving with coffee, tea, or as a dessert on its own.


Ingredients

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For the Pound Cake:

  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter (softened)
  • 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
  • 4 large eggs
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup whole milk

Instructions

Prepare the Cake Batter:

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.

Mix the Dry Ingredients:

  1. In another bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt.

Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients:

  1. Gradually add the dry ingredients alternately with the milk to the butter mixture, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.

Bake the Pound Cake:

  1. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan. Smooth the top with a spatula.
  2. Bake in the preheated oven for 60-70 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Cool the Cake:

  1. Allow the pound cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.

Notes

  • Be sure to use real butter for that authentic, rich, and buttery flavor.
  • If desired, add a dusting of powdered sugar or a drizzle of glaze for added sweetness.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1/10 of cake
  • Calories: 425
  • Sugar: 20g
  • Sodium: 180mg
  • Fat: 21g
  • Saturated Fat: 13g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 45g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 5g
  • Cholesterol: 80mg