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Pound Cake

Pound Cake – easy and the best pound cake recipe that calls for only a few ingredients. The cake is so moist, buttery, rich and creamy.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 15 mins
Servings: 12 slices
Calories: 336 kcal
Course: Cake
Cuisine: International

Ingredients

  • 2 cups cake flour sifted
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2 ticks unsalted butter softened
  • 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest finely grated, optional
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/3 cup heavy whipping cream

Instructions

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  1. Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C). Grease the bottom and sides of a 9x5-inch loaf pan, then dust the pan with flour.
  2. Sift together the flour, baking powder, and salt into a medium bowl, then set aside.
  3. Cream the butter in a mixer at medium speed until very creamy, about 2 minutes. Gradually add the sugar and continue beating for about 4 minutes until the mixture is very light and fluffy. Reduce the speed to low and add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition and scraping down the sides of the bowl occasionally.
  4. Add the lemon zest and vanilla extract. Mix in the flour mixture at low speed in three additions, alternating with the heavy cream in two additions, mixing just until the flour is incorporated. Scrape the batter into the pan and smooth the top.
  5. Bake for 60–70 minutes, or until a cake tester inserted into the center comes out clean. Remove from the oven and let cool on a wire rack for 20 minutes. Slice into pieces and serve.

Notes

  • Recipe Source: The Cake Book by Tish Boyle.

Nutrition Information

Serving 12slices Calories 336kcal (17%) Carbohydrates 36g (12%) Protein 5g (10%) Fat 19g (29%) Saturated Fat 12g (60%) Cholesterol 104mg (35%) Sodium 75mg (3%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 21g (42%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12slices

Amount Per Serving

Calories 336

% Daily Value*

Serving 12slices
Calories 336kcal 17%
Carbohydrates 36g 12%
Protein 5g 10%
Fat 19g 29%
Saturated Fat 12g 60%
Cholesterol 104mg 35%
Sodium 75mg 3%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 21g 42%

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