Description
Experience the joy of baking with this Classic Vanilla Butter Pound Cake, a timeless dessert that brings warmth and comfort to any occasion. With its rich buttery flavor and tender crumb, this cake is perfect for celebrations or simply enjoying with a cup of tea. The heavenly aroma of vanilla wafting through your kitchen will have everyone eager to savor a slice. Whether served plain, topped with fresh berries, or accompanied by whipped cream, this versatile pound cake is sure to impress.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter (2 sticks), softened
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup whole milk
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf or bundt pan.
- Cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy (3-5 minutes).
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then stir in vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with whole milk until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 60-70 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 65 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (60g)
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 70mg