Classic Southern Butter Pound Cake

INGREDIENTS

  • 1 cup (226g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 cups (400g) granulated sugar
  • 5 large eggs, room temperature
  • 3 cups (360g) all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup (240ml) whole milk, room temperature
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C). Grease and flour a 10-inch bundt or tube pan.
  2. Cream the butter and sugar in a large mixing bowl using a hand or stand mixer until light and fluffy (about 4–5 minutes).
  3. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with the milk. Start and end with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
  6. Stir in vanilla extract.
  7. Pour the batter evenly into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
  8. Bake for 1 hour to 1 hour 15 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  9. Cool in the pan for 10–15 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack to cool completely.
  10. Optional: Dust with powdered sugar or drizzle with a light glaze before serving.

Let me know if you’d like a glaze or sauce to go with it!

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