Grocery Store Gossip Pound Cake
Turn everyday ingredients into something extraordinary with this Grocery Store Gossip Pound Cake—a dessert as rich in flavor as the stories it inspires! This classic pound cake recipe combines softened butter, granulated sugar, and a touch of creamy whole milk for a perfectly moist, tender crumb. Infused with a warm hint of pure vanilla and an optional pop of refreshing lemon zest, every bite is buttery, balanced, and utterly irresistible. Simple to prepare in under 20 minutes, this show-stopping cake bakes to golden perfection in just over an hour. Whether served plain, dusted with powdered sugar, or topped with whipped cream and berries, it’s the perfect centerpiece for coffee chats, potlucks, or family gatherings. Make this nostalgic treat today and create your own sweet memories! Keywords: homemade pound cake, buttery dessert, vanilla pound cake, classic cake recipe, easy pound cake.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 5 items large eggs
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.5 cup whole milk
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest (optional)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C) and generously grease and flour a standard loaf pan or bundt pan.
In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar together using a hand or stand mixer on medium speed until the mixture is light and fluffy, about 3-5 minutes. This creaming step is essential for a tender cake.
Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Scrape down the sides of the bowl to ensure all ingredients are fully incorporated.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt.
With the mixer on low, add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture in three additions, alternating with the milk. Start and end with the dry ingredients. Mix just until combined to avoid overmixing.
Stir in the vanilla extract and lemon zest (if using) until evenly distributed.
Pour the batter into the prepared pan, smoothing out the top with a spatula.
Bake in the preheated oven for 70-75 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. If the top of the cake starts to brown too quickly, lightly tent it with aluminum foil during the last 15-20 minutes of baking.
Remove the cake from the oven and allow it to cool in the pan for 10-15 minutes. Then, transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Slice, serve, and enjoy alongside good conversation—or enjoy the serenity of a slice all to yourself!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4553 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 223.3 g | 286% | |
| Saturated Fat | 131.6 g | 658% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1461 mg | 487% | |
| Sodium | 2064 mg | 90% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 597.6 g | 217% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.7 g | 24% | |
| Total Sugars | 406.8 g | ||
| Protein | 60.8 g | 122% | |
| Vitamin D | 6.3 mcg | 32% | |
| Calcium | 377 mg | 29% | |
| Iron | 16.3 mg | 91% | |
| Potassium | 844 mg | 18% | |
*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.
