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Classic Pound Cake

A timeless dessert with a dense, buttery texture and subtly sweet flavor, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 10 slices
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main ingredients
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened Use room temperature for better mixing.
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 4 large eggs Should also be at room temperature.
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup milk Add alternately with flour.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease and flour a 9x5 inch loaf pan.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
  4. In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the creamed mixture alternately with milk, starting and ending with the flour mixture. Mix until just combined.
  6. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan.
Baking
  1. Bake for about 60-70 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  2. Let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Serve with fresh berries and whipped cream, or drizzle with chocolate for added flavor. Store wrapped tightly for up to 3 days at room temperature or freeze for up to 3 months.