Description
This easy vanilla pound cake recipe is a classic dessert that is simple to make and always a crowd-pleaser. With a rich buttery flavor and a moist crumb, this cake is perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup butter, room temperature
- 1/2 cup shortening
- 2 cups sugar
- 4 eggs, room temperature
- 2–3 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup buttermilk, room temperature
Instructions
- Prep Pan: Grease and flour a tube or bundt pan. Preheat oven to 325°F.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: Sift together flour, baking soda, and salt; set aside.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a mixing bowl, cream together shortening, butter, and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add Eggs and Vanilla: Beat in eggs one at a time until well incorporated. Mix in vanilla extract.
- Incorporate Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the flour mixture and buttermilk to the wet ingredients, alternating between the two. Be careful not to overmix.
- Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared pan, filling it 2/3 full. Bake at 325°F for 1 to 1 1/4 hours.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10-12 minutes before removing and serving.
Notes
- You can also make cupcakes with any extra batter by adjusting the baking time accordingly.
- For added flavor, you can top the pound cake with a simple glaze or dust with powdered sugar before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/12 of cake)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: vanilla pound cake, easy dessert recipe, classic cake, simple baking, crowd-pleaser
