Description
This Vanilla Pound Cake Delight is a classic, rich, and moist cake perfect for any occasion. With a tender crumb and a smooth vanilla flavor, it’s a delightful treat that pairs wonderfully with tea or coffee. The recipe combines simple ingredients like butter, sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract into a luscious pound cake baked to golden perfection.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 6 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup milk
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C). Grease and flour a 9×5-inch loaf pan to ensure the cake releases easily after baking.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened unsalted butter and granulated sugar using an electric mixer or by hand until the mixture is light, fluffy, and pale in color. This step incorporates air for a tender texture.
- Add Eggs and Vanilla: Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition to fully incorporate them. Then stir in the vanilla extract for flavor.
- Combine Dry and Wet Ingredients: Gradually add the all-purpose flour and salt to the mixture, alternating with the milk. Start and end with the flour, mixing just until smooth after each addition to avoid overmixing which can toughen the cake.
- Bake the Cake: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top. Bake in the preheated oven for 60 to 70 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool: Allow the cake to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Ensure butter is softened to room temperature for easier creaming.
- Do not overmix the batter after adding flour to keep the cake tender.
- Check the cake at 60 minutes to avoid overbaking; oven temperatures vary.
- Store leftover cake in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- This cake pairs wonderfully with a dusting of powdered sugar or fresh berries.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 65 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
