Easy Pound Cake Recipe
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Easy Pound Cake Recipe
Description
This Easy Pound Cake recipe combines cake flour, baking powder, salt, granulated sugar, melted butter, eggs at room temperature, and vanilla extract. The batter is mixed by whisking dry ingredients separately and gradually incorporating the wet ingredients to achieve a smooth consistency.
Baked in a greased and parchment-lined loaf pan at 350°F, the cake develops a golden crust and a soft, finely textured crumb inside. The use of cake flour contributes to a lighter, tender texture compared to all-purpose flour. Once cooled, the loaf can be dusted with powdered sugar for a simple finish.
The flavor is a straightforward vanilla with a rich buttery undertone and a delicate crumb, making it a versatile treat that can be served plain or accompanied by fruit preserves or whipped cream.
This cake stores well wrapped at room temperature for up to four days, retaining moisture and flavor.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups cake flour (see note 1)
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup butter melted (2 sticks)
- 4 large egg at room temperature
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract (see note 2)
- powdered sugar for dusting, optional
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Coat a 9-inch by 5-inch loaf pan with nonstick cooking spray, then line the bottom of the pan with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the cake flour, baking powder, and salt. In a second bowl or a large measuring cup, whisk together the sugar, melted butter, eggs, and vanilla.
- Make a well in the dry ingredients and slowly pour in the wet ingredients, whisking constantly until most of the lumps are gone. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan.
- Bake until a toothpick inserted comes out clean with a few crumbs attached, about 50 to 60 minutes. Rotate the pan halfway through baking.
- Cool the cake in the pan for 10 minutes. Remove from pan and peel the parchment from the bottom of the cake. Cool completely before slicing. Dust with powdered sugar if desired.
Notes
- Store the wrapped pound cake at room temperature for up to 4 days to maintain freshness.
- Cake flour ensures a tender crumb due to its lower protein content compared to all-purpose flour.
- Vanilla extract provides classic flavor, though other flavorings may be experimented with as desired.
- The recipe yields one loaf, typically sliced into about eight servings depending on portion size.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 8servings (1 slice each)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 447 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 slice | |
| Calories | 447kcal | 22% |
| Carbohydrates | 49g | 16% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 26g | 40% |
| Saturated Fat | 15g | 75% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 154mg | 51% |
| Sodium | 238mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 67mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 31g | 62% |
| Vitamin A | 845IU | 17% |
| Calcium | 54mg | 5% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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