Description
Indulgent “perfectly moist and buttery pound cake” brings classic comfort from Southern kitchens, blending rich cream and vanilla into a silky dessert. Home bakers can savor each tender slice with a warm cup of coffee or dollop of fresh whipped cream.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 4 large eggs
- 1/2 cup whole milk
Flavoring:
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Leavening and Seasoning:
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Meticulously coat a 9×5-inch loaf pan with butter and flour, ensuring complete coverage to prevent sticking.
- Using an electric mixer, whip softened butter and sugar together until the mixture becomes airy and pale, creating a fluffy foundation.
- Incorporate eggs individually, thoroughly blending after each addition to maintain a smooth, homogeneous texture.
- Gently fold in vanilla extract, allowing its aromatic essence to permeate the batter.
- In a separate vessel, sift together flour, baking powder, and salt, eliminating potential lumps and ensuring even distribution of dry ingredients.
- Alternately introduce dry ingredient mixture and milk into the butter blend, folding carefully to maintain the batter’s delicate structure.
- Transfer the silky batter into the prepared pan, using a spatula to create an even, leveled surface.
- Position the pan in a preheated 350°F oven, allowing the cake to bake for approximately 60-70 minutes until a inserted toothpick emerges pristine and clean.
- Let the golden cake rest in the pan for 10 minutes, then gently release onto a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
Notes
- Ensure butter is at room temperature for smooth, creamy mixing that creates a tender crumb.
- Avoid overmixing the batter after adding flour to prevent a tough, dense cake texture.
- Test doneness carefully with a toothpick inserted near the center, checking for moist crumbs but no wet batter.
- Customize this classic recipe by adding lemon zest, almond extract, or folding in fresh berries for extra flavor variations.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 24 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg