Description
Indulge in the comforting delight of this Vanilla Pound Cake Recipe, a timeless classic that will warm your heart and impress your guests. This rich and buttery cake is incredibly versatile, perfect for any occasion—from casual afternoon teas to festive celebrations. Whether served plain or adorned with a light dusting of powdered sugar or a luscious vanilla glaze, each slice melts in your mouth, delivering a moist and flavorful experience that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter (226 g), room temperature
- 1 cup all-purpose flour (125 g), spooned and leveled
- 1 cup cake flour (135 g), spooned and leveled
- 1 cup granulated sugar (200 g)
- 2 large eggs, plus 4 egg yolks
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup whole milk (120 ml), room temperature
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C) and grease a loaf pan.
- In a large bowl, cream together butter and sugar until fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- In another bowl, whisk together flours, baking powder, and salt; gradually combine with the wet ingredients alternating with milk.
- Stir in vanilla extract until just mixed.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for about one hour or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 130mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 80mg