4.7 from 132 votes
Vanilla Pound Cake
This vanilla pound cake features a tender crumb made by creaming butter and sugar, then adding eggs, milk, flour, baking powder, and salt. The batter is mixed gently and baked in a loaf pan to a golden finish. It produces a rich and moist cake with classic vanilla flavor, suitable for slicing as dessert or snack.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 10 mins
Servings:
12
servings
Calories:
268 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
American
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.
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Notes
- Click on the times in the instructions to start a kitchen timer during baking and mixing.
Nutrition Information
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%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 268
% 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.