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 tsp baking powder
• ½ tsp salt
• 1 cup whole milk (room temperature)
• 2 tsp pure vanilla extract

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C). Grease and flour a bundt or loaf pan.
2. In a large mixing bowl, cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
3. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
4. In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
5. Gradually add the dry mixture to the butter mixture, alternating with milk, beginning and ending with flour.
6. Stir in vanilla extract until just combined. Do not overmix.
7. Pour batter evenly into the prepared pan.
8. Bake for 60–75 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
9. Let cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Would you like me to also include a buttery glaze drizzle recipe that’s often served with this Southern pound cake?