Description
This Easy Vanilla Pound Cake recipe yields a moist and tender cake with a rich vanilla flavor. Perfect for any occasion, this simple yet delicious cake is sure to become a favorite.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp salt
Wet Ingredients:
- ¾ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup white sugar
- ⅔ cup whole milk
- 2 large eggs
- 1 Tbsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray a loaf pan with nonstick cooking spray.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, combine flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, beat softened butter and sugar until smooth and creamy.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Mix in eggs, milk, and vanilla extract.
- Combine Wet and Dry: Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture and mix until just combined.
- Bake: Transfer batter to the loaf pan and bake for 60-70 minutes. Cover with foil during the last 20 minutes to prevent over-browning.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
Notes
- For added flavor, you can top the cake with a simple vanilla glaze or dust with powdered sugar.
- This pound cake is delicious served with fresh berries and whipped cream.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60-70 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Vanilla Pound Cake, Pound Cake Recipe, Easy Pound Cake
