Pound cake is a classic, rich, buttery cake traditionally made with equal parts (a pound each) of flour, butter, sugar, and eggs—hence the name.
🍰 Classic Pound Cake Recipe
🧾 Ingredients
- 1 cup (225 g) butter, softened
- 1 cup sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ tsp salt
👩🍳 Instructions
- Preheat oven to 170–180°C (340–350°F). Grease a loaf pan.
- Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each.
- Stir in vanilla.
- Gradually add flour and salt, mixing gently.
- Pour batter into the pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 50–60 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cool before slicing.
🌟 Variations
- Lemon pound cake: Add lemon zest and juice
- Chocolate chip: Fold in chocolate chips
- Marble cake: Swirl in cocoa batter
- Coconut version: Replace some milk with coconut milk
💡 Tips for Perfect Pound Cake
- Use room temperature ingredients
- Don’t overmix once flour is added
- Bake low and slow for a moist texture
- Let it rest before cutting for best flavor
🍽 How to Serve
- Plain with tea or coffee ☕
- With fresh fruit and whipped cream
- Toasted with butter for extra richness
If you want, I can give you a super moist bakery-style pound cake recipe with a soft crumb and perfect crust.
