Description
A classic and comforting vanilla pound cake, perfect for any occasion. Moist, fluffy, and bursting with vanilla flavor.
Ingredients
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- 2 ½ cups (320g) all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 cup (227g) unsalted butter, softened
- 2 ½ cups (500g) granulated sugar
- 5 large eggs, at room temperature
- 1 tbsp pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup (240ml) whole milk, at room temperature
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C) and prepare your Bundt pan.
- Sift the dry ingredients together in a medium bowl.
- Cream the butter and sugar on medium speed for 3-5 minutes until fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition and then add vanilla extract.
- Alternate adding the dry ingredients and milk, mixing until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared Bundt pan, smoothing the top.
- Bake for 70-80 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool in the pan for 15 minutes, then invert onto a wire rack to cool completely.
- Optionally dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
For longer storage, wrap and freeze slices. Consider adding chocolate chips or citrus zest for variation.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 80 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: vanilla, pound cake, dessert, baking, classic cake