Ahhh, the classic pound cake—rich, buttery, and perfect with coffee, tea, or fresh fruit 🍰. Let’s make it simple yet delicious.
🥮 Classic Pound Cake Recipe
Ingredients (1 loaf)
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ¼ tsp salt
- ½ tsp baking powder (optional, for a lighter texture)
- ½ cup milk or heavy cream
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease and flour a 9×5-inch loaf pan, or line with parchment paper.
- Cream butter and sugar
- Beat together until light and fluffy (3–5 minutes).
- Add eggs and vanilla
- Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each.
- Mix in vanilla extract.
- Combine dry ingredients
- Whisk together flour, salt, and baking powder.
- Mix in dry and milk alternately
- Add dry ingredients in 2–3 parts, alternating with milk in 2 parts.
- Start and end with dry ingredients.
- Mix until just combined—don’t overmix!
- Bake
- Pour batter into prepared pan.
- Bake 60–70 minutes until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool
- Let cool in pan 10–15 minutes, then remove to a wire rack.
Tips for a Perfect Pound Cake
- Room temperature butter and eggs = smoother batter
- Don’t overmix once flour is added → keeps cake tender
- Optional: brush top with simple syrup for extra moistness
- Optional flavor additions: lemon zest, almond extract, or a handful of berries
Serving Ideas
- Plain or dusted with powdered sugar
- With fresh berries and whipped cream
- Toasted slices for breakfast or dessert
- With a drizzle of chocolate or caramel
If you want, I can give a super-moist, bakery-style pound cake trick that stays soft for days—or a flavored version like lemon, chocolate, or pumpkin.
Do you want me to do that?