Vanilla Pound Cake Recipe with Loads of Sprinkles
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4.8
Vanilla Pound Cake Recipe with Loads of Sprinkles
Description
The Vanilla Pound Cake recipe starts by blending cake flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt until combined. Butter is then mixed in to create a coarse, breadcrumb-like texture. Separate liquids – whole eggs, egg yolks, vanilla, and milk – are whisked and incorporated into the batter at medium speed until smooth. Rainbow sprinkles are folded in carefully to maintain their bright colors.
The batter pours into a prepared loaf pan and bakes for about 70 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean, indicating a moist but fully cooked interior. A cream cheese-based glaze can be prepared by softening cream cheese to spread or drizzle atop the cooled cake, adding moisture and a mild tang that balances the sweetness.
This pound cake suits celebrations and casual occasions, slicing well as a dessert or snack. The sprinkles give a playful visual appeal without compromising texture. It pairs with tea or coffee and keeps well when stored properly.
Let the cake cool fully before glazing to prevent melting the cream cheese, and avoid overmixing sprinkles to keep colors distinct.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups (7 1/2oz/232g) cake flour
- 1/4 cup (2oz/57g) cream cheese at room temperature
- 1 1/4 cups (10oz/283g) sugar
- 1 cup (4oz/115g) powdered sugar sifted
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 tablespoon milk whole
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons (9oz/254g) butter room temperature
- 2 tablespoons Rainbow sprinkles
- 4 egg room temperature, large, plus 3 yolks
- * egg substitute applesauce or flax egg
- 1/4 cup (2floz/57ml) milk whole
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 tablespoons Rainbow sprinkles
Notes
- For best texture, use room temperature ingredients for easier blending.
- Fold in sprinkles gently to avoid bleeding their colors into the batter.
- Allow the cake to cool completely before applying the cream cheese glaze to avoid melting.
- Store the cake in an airtight container to preserve moistness and avoid drying out.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.8
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