Vanilla Pound Cake
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4.7
Vanilla Pound Cake
Description
The Vanilla Pound Cake recipe starts by creaming unsalted butter with sugar until light and fluffy, which incorporates air to tenderize the cake. Eggs and vanilla extract are added one at a time for even mixing, followed by milk to create a smooth batter. Dry ingredients—flour, baking powder, and salt—are folded in carefully to maintain the batter’s lightness.
The cake bakes in a prepared 8x4 inch loaf pan at 350°F for about an hour until golden and set. The result is a moist, tender crumb with a delicate vanilla aroma. It slices well and can be served plain or with accompaniments like fruit, cream, or spreads.
This straightforward pound cake is a versatile base for customization or an elegant dessert on its own.
Ingredients
- 12 tablespoons butter unsalted
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 tablespoon vanilla
- 4 large egg
- 1/4 cup milk whole
- 2 cups flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees and flour and butter an 8x4 inch loaf pan.
- To a stand mixer add the butter and sugar on high speed and beat until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
- On medium speed add in the vanilla and the eggs one at a time, then the milk until fully combined.
- Add in the flour, baking powder and salt until just combined then pour into the loaf pan and bake for 60 minutes.
Notes
- Click on the times in the instructions to start a kitchen timer during baking and mixing.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 12servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 268 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 268kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 33g | 11% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Cholesterol | 85mg | 28% |
| Sodium | 73mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 86mg | 2% |
| Sugar | 17g | 34% |
| Vitamin A | 435IU | 9% |
| Calcium | 35mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1.2mg | 7% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.7
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