5 from 141 votes
Classic Pound Cake Recipe
This Classic Pound Cake is a straightforward butter-based cake using softened unsalted butter creamed with sugar and vanilla, combined with eggs, flour, and a pinch of salt. It yields a dense but tender cake with a fine crumb and mild sweetness. The gentle flavor and texture make it versatile, suitable for serving plain or with accompaniments like fresh fruit or whipped cream.
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
1 hr 15 mins
Total Time
1 hr 35 mins
Servings:
12
servings
Calories:
285 kcal
Course:
Dessert, Cake
Cuisine:
American
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.
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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
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%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 285
% 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.