Old Fashioned Pound Cake
Experience nostalgic homemade goodness with this Old Fashioned Pound Cake recipe, a timeless classic that's rich, buttery, and irresistibly moist. Crafted with simple pantry staples like unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and eggs, this cake achieves its perfectly dense yet tender crumb through a combination of traditional techniques and a touch of vanilla for added warmth. Prepared in just 20 minutes before baking to golden perfection, this recipe yields a gorgeous loaf with a fine texture, making it ideal for everything from an elegant dessert to a comforting midday treat. Serve your pound cake plain, or elevate it with a dusting of powdered sugar, seasonal fresh fruit, or a dollop of whipped cream. Perfect for family gatherings or teatime indulgences, this recipe is a delicious way to revisit the charm of old-fashioned baking.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 5 pieces large eggs
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 0.25 cups milk
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C) and grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan, then line the bottom with parchment paper for easy removal.
In a large mixing bowl, cream the butter and sugar together using an electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
Add the eggs one at a time, mixing after each addition until fully incorporated.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour and salt.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed, just until combined. Be careful not to overmix.
Add the vanilla extract and milk, and gently fold into the batter using a spatula until smooth and evenly combined.
Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth 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.
Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
Serve as is or garnish with toppings such as powdered sugar, fresh fruit, or whipped cream.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3607 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 124.7 g | 160% | |
| Saturated Fat | 64.6 g | 323% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1184 mg | 394% | |
| Sodium | 1574 mg | 68% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 591.6 g | 215% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.5 g | 23% | |
| Total Sugars | 404.0 g | ||
| Protein | 57.6 g | 115% | |
| Vitamin D | 5.7 mcg | 28% | |
| Calcium | 274 mg | 21% | |
| Iron | 16.1 mg | 89% | |
| Potassium | 730 mg | 16% | |
*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.
