Classic Pound Cake Recipe
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Classic Pound Cake Recipe
Description
The Classic Pound Cake recipe combines equal parts butter and sugar creamed together until light and fluffy, then incorporates eggs individually to maintain a smooth, uniform batter. Flour and salt are folded in carefully to preserve the cake’s tender crumb. Baking in a greased loaf pan at a moderate temperature allows the cake to develop a golden outer crust and a moist interior. A toothpick test ensures it is fully baked.
This cake has a subtle vanilla flavor and a rich buttery texture that pairs well with simple toppings or as a base for desserts. It can be sliced for serving at room temperature or lightly warmed. Its density means it holds together well for layering or serving with sauces.
Additional flavorings like citrus zest or almond extract can be added before baking to customize the cake’s taste. Leftover pound cake stores well at room temperature in a covered container for several days and freezes effectively either whole or in slices wrapped tightly. Thawing in the refrigerator before serving helps maintain texture.
Ingredients
- 1 cup butter softened, unsalted
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 large egg room temperature
- 1 ⅔ cups all-purpose flour
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F. Grease an 8x4-inch loaf pan.
- With a hand or stand mixer, cream butter, sugar, and vanilla until very light and fluffy, about 7-8 minutes. Add eggs one at a time and beat to combine after each addition.
- Combine flour and salt. Add the flour mixture a little bit at a time to the butter mixture, beating just until combined after each addition.
- Pour batter into prepared pan and bake for 60-70 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Remove the pound cake from the pan and cool completely on a wire rack.
Notes
- You can enhance flavor by adding orange or lemon zest, almond, or coconut extracts to the batter.
- Store leftover pound cake in a covered container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
- Freeze whole cakes wrapped in plastic and foil or freeze slices individually wrapped; thaw in the refrigerator before serving.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 12servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 285 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 285 | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 30g | 10% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 17g | 26% |
| Saturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 95mg | 32% |
| Sodium | 205mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 43mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 17g | 34% |
| Vitamin A | 552IU | 11% |
| Calcium | 15mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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