Pound Cake Recipe

Ingredients

  • 1 cup (226g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 ½ cups (300g) granulated sugar
  • 4 large eggs, room temperature
  • 2 cups (240g) all-purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup (120ml) whole milk
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy (about 3-5 minutes).
  3. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with the milk. Begin and end with the dry ingredients.
  6. Stir in the vanilla extract until just combined.
  7. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
  8. Bake for 55–65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  9. Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Let me know if you’d like a flavored version—like lemon, chocolate swirl, or marble!

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