Description
Indulge in the buttery goodness of this Easy Vanilla Pound Cake. With a moist and tender crumb, this classic dessert is perfect for any occasion. Enjoy a slice with a cup of tea or dress it up with fresh berries and whipped cream for a special treat.
Ingredients
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Cake:
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup whole milk
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease/flour a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
- Cream butter and sugar: In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs and vanilla: Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla.
- Combine dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Combine wet and dry: Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture, alternating with milk.
- Bake: Pour batter into pan and bake for 55–65 minutes.
- Cool and serve: Cool in pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Top with powdered sugar or serve with berries and whipped cream.
- Freezes well—store wrapped for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
