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Classic Pound Cake Recipe

A homemade pound cake is an easy dessert that uses just a few pantry staples! 

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
1 hr 20 mins
Total Time
1 hr 35 mins
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 285 kcal
Course: Dessert , Cake
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 4 large eggs room temperature
  • 1 ⅔ cups all-purpose flour
  • ¼ teaspoon salt

Instructions

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  1. Preheat the oven to 325°F. Grease an 8x4-inch loaf pan.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. Pour batter into prepared pan and bake for 60-70 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  5. Remove the pound cake from the pan and cool completely on a wire rack.

Notes

  • Additional flavorings can be added such as orange or lemon zest, almond extract, or coconut extract. 
  • Store leftover pound cake in a covered container at room temperature for up to 5 days. To freeze the whole cake, wrap it in plastic, then foil, and label with the date before tossing it in the freezer.
  • Store leftover pound cake in a covered container at room temperature for up to 5 days. To freeze the whole cake, wrap it in plastic, then foil, and label with the date before tossing it in the freezer.
  • To freeze slices, cut them, wrap in plastic and foil, and label with the date before tossing in the freezer.
  • To freeze slices, cut them, wrap in plastic and foil, and label with the date before tossing in the freezer.
  • Take cake out of the freezer and let it thaw in the refrigerator before enjoying.
  • Take cake out of the freezer and let it thaw in the refrigerator before enjoying.

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: 12servings

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.