Here’s a classic Pound Cake recipe—rich, buttery, and perfect for slicing with coffee or tea. 🍰
Ingredients
- 1 cup (225 g) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs, room temperature
- 2 cups (240 g) all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup (120 ml) milk
Instructions
1. Preheat Oven
- Preheat to 175°C / 350°F.
- Grease and flour a 9×5 inch loaf pan (or line with parchment paper).
2. Cream Butter and Sugar
- In a large bowl, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy (about 3–4 minutes).
3. Add Eggs
- Beat in eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
4. Combine Dry Ingredients
- In a separate bowl, mix flour, baking powder, and salt.
5. Mix Batter
- Gradually add dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with milk, beginning and ending with flour.
- Stir in vanilla extract. Do not overmix.
6. Bake
- Pour batter into prepared loaf pan.
- Bake 50–60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
7. Cool
- Let cool in pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Tips for Perfect Pound Cake
- Room temperature eggs and butter give a smoother batter.
- Use high-quality vanilla for best flavor.
- Optional: brush top with simple syrup or dust with powdered sugar for extra sweetness.
✅ Optional Variations
- Lemon Pound Cake: Add 2 tsp lemon zest and 1–2 tbsp lemon juice.
- Chocolate Pound Cake: Replace ¼ cup flour with unsweetened cocoa powder.
- Marble Cake: Swirl in melted chocolate before baking.
If you want, I can also give you:
- A super moist bakery-style pound cake recipe
- Mini pound cakes perfect for cupcakes or gifts