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Easy Pound Cake Recipe

This deliciously easy pound cake recipe is simply irresistible. It is moist, buttery, and will melt in your mouth!

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
1 hr 5 mins
Servings: 12
Calories: 225 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • ½ cup butter softened
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 3 large eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1½ cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup sour cream

Instructions

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  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a loaf pan with parchment and spray with cooking spray.
  2. In a large bowl or the bowl of a stand mixer, beat the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs and vanilla and beat until smooth. Add the baking powder, salt, and flour, and mix until just combined. Add the sour cream, and, mix until smooth. Spread the batter evenly in the prepared pan.
  3. Bake 50-60 minutes, until golden brown on top and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let cool 10-15 minutes, then remove to a cooling rack to cool completely.
  4. To serve, cut into slices and serve with whipped cream and berries if desired.

Notes

  • Top with favorites. Add a topping of seasonal fruit, fresh berries and Whipped Cream, Chocolate Syrup, Caramel Sauce drizzle, or a delicious glaze.
  • STORE. Store cooled poundcake in an airtight container for 3-5 days.
  • FREEZE. Wrap this pound cake recipe in plastic wrap then again with aluminum foil. Label and freeze for up to 6 months. 

Nutrition Information

Calories 225kcal (11%) Carbohydrates 29g (10%) Protein 3g (6%) Fat 11g (17%) Saturated Fat 6g (30%) Cholesterol 66mg (22%) Sodium 140mg (6%) Potassium 62mg (2%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 17g (34%) Vitamin A 355IU (7%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 29mg (3%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 225

% Daily Value*

Calories 225kcal 11%
Carbohydrates 29g 10%
Protein 3g 6%
Fat 11g 17%
Saturated Fat 6g 30%
Cholesterol 66mg 22%
Sodium 140mg 6%
Potassium 62mg 1%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 17g 34%
Vitamin A 355IU 7%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 29mg 3%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.