Description
A classic easy pound cake with a rich buttery flavor, a soft dense crumb, and a golden crust, perfect for everyday baking or special occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (226 g) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs (about 200 g without shells)
- 2 cups (240 g) all purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon (5 g) baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoon (3 g) salt
- 2 teaspoons (10 ml) vanilla extract
- 0.25 cup (60 ml) milk
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (165°C) and grease a standard loaf pan.
- In a mixing bowl, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing 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, alternating with the milk.
- Stir in the vanilla extract until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Use room temperature ingredients for the best texture.
- Do not overmix once the flour is added.
- The cake tastes even better the next day.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg
Keywords: easy pound cake, classic pound cake, homemade pound cake, butter cake, simple cake recipe