🍰 Pound Cake (Classic & Buttery)
A rich, dense cake that’s simple and timeless—great on its own or with fruit.
Ingredients (1 loaf)
- 1 cup (225 g) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ tsp baking powder
- ÂĽ tsp salt
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Optional: lemon zest or almond extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven: 170°C / 325°F. Grease and line a loaf pan.
- Cream butter & sugar: Beat until pale and fluffy (3–4 minutes).
- Add eggs: Add one at a time, beating well after each.
- Mix dry ingredients: Flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Combine: Gently fold dry ingredients into batter. Stir in vanilla (and zest if using).
- Bake: Pour batter into pan and bake 55–65 minutes, until golden and a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool: Let cool 10 minutes in pan, then transfer to a rack.
Tips
- Room-temperature ingredients give the best texture.
- If the top browns too fast, loosely cover with foil.
- Serve with powdered sugar, berries, or a light glaze.
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