Old-Fashioned Pound Cake
This Old-Fashioned Pound Cake is a timeless classic that never goes out of style. With its rich, buttery flavor and dense, moist texture, it's the perfect dessert to enjoy with a cup of coffee or tea. Simple to make and incredibly satisfying, this pound cake is a staple in any baker's repertoire.
Yield: 6
Materials
- 3 cups plain flour
- 2 cups sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 5 eggs
- 2 sticks 1 cup salted butter, softened
- 1 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon flavor of choice vanilla, almond, lemon, etc.
Instructions
Preheat the Oven:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease and flour a 10-inch bundt pan or two 9x5-inch loaf pans.
Mix Dry Ingredients:
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour and baking powder. Set aside.
Cream Butter and Sugar:
- In a large bowl, cream the softened butter and sugar together until light and fluffy, about 5 minutes.
Add Eggs:
- Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
Alternate Adding Flour and Milk:
- Add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture in three parts, alternating with the milk. Begin and end with the dry ingredients.
- Mix just until combined after each addition.
Add Flavoring:
- Stir in the flavoring of your choice.
Bake:
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan(s).
- Bake in the preheated oven for 60-70 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Cool:
- Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Nutrition Information:
Serving Size: 1 slice (assuming 12 slices)
Calories: 320 kcal
Total Fat: 15g
Saturated Fat: 9g
Cholesterol: 95mg
Sodium: 220mg
Calories: 320 kcal
Total Fat: 15g
Saturated Fat: 9g
Cholesterol: 95mg
Sodium: 220mg