Golden Vanilla Pound Cake King Arthur Flour
Indulge in the rich, buttery charm of the Golden Vanilla Pound Cake, a classic dessert made irresistible with King Arthur Unbleached All-Purpose Flour. This crowd-pleasing recipe combines the perfect balance of granulated sugar and brown sugar for added depth and soft sweetness, while real vanilla extract infuses every bite with fragrant warmth. With a tender crumb and a golden crust, this pound cake bakes to perfection in just under an hour. Whether served simply with a dusting of powdered sugar or dressed up with whipped cream and fresh fruit, this versatile treat is ideal for everything from tea time to celebrations. Easy to prepare with pantry staples, it’s a timeless favorite that’s sure to satisfy.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 227 grams unsalted butter, softened
- 200 grams granulated sugar
- 100 grams brown sugar, packed
- 4 pieces eggs, large
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 210 grams King Arthur Unbleached All-Purpose Flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 120 milliliters milk, room temperature
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a standard 9x5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar together until the mixture is light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes, using a hand or stand mixer.
Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed to ensure the mixture is fully combined.
Mix in the vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the King Arthur Unbleached All-Purpose Flour, baking powder, and salt.
Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients in three additions, alternating with the milk (beginning and ending with the dry ingredients). Mix just until combined; do not overmix.
Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, smoothing the top with a spatula.
Bake the cake in the preheated oven for 55-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. If the top browns too quickly, tent it lightly with aluminum foil around the 40-minute mark.
Remove the cake from the oven and allow it to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes. Then, turn it out onto a wire rack to cool completely.
Slice and serve the Golden Vanilla Pound Cake as is, or pair it with whipped cream, fresh fruit, or a dusting of powdered sugar for extra indulgence.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3913 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 206.6 g | 265% | |
| Saturated Fat | 124.1 g | 620% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1250 mg | 417% | |
| Sodium | 2019 mg | 88% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 472.5 g | 172% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.0 g | 25% | |
| Total Sugars | 304.3 g | ||
| Protein | 58.1 g | 116% | |
| Vitamin D | 5.5 mcg | 28% | |
| Calcium | 399 mg | 31% | |
| Iron | 13.3 mg | 74% | |
| Potassium | 871 mg | 19% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
