Classic Southern Butter Pound Cake

Ingredients

  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 4 large eggs, room temperature
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup whole milk, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C). Grease and flour a 10-inch bundt or tube pan.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, cream the butter and sugar together using an electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 4-5 minutes.
  3. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
  5. Add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture alternately with the milk, beginning and ending with the flour mixture. Mix just until combined—do not overmix.
  6. Stir in the vanilla extract.
  7. Pour the batter evenly into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
  8. Bake for 60-75 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  9. Let the cake cool in the pan for 15 minutes, then carefully invert onto a wire rack to cool completely.
  10. Dust with powdered sugar or glaze if desired. Slice and enjoy!

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