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Pound Cake

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90 min
8 servings
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Picture this: you're in the kitchen, apron dusted with flour and the oven gently warming the air. There’s something absolutely comforting about baking a classic pound cake, just like grandma used to make on Sunday afternoons. With its rich, buttery aroma filling your home, each slice of this dense yet velvety cake brings a bit of nostalgia and joy. Perfect for a family dessert or a quiet moment alone with a cup of tea—this no-fuss pound cake is delightfully simple but feels like a special treat every time.

What you need?

granulated sugar2 cups' granulated sugar
large eggs4 large eggs
vanilla extract1 teaspoon vanilla extract
all-purpose flour3 cups' all-purpose flour
baking powder1/2 teaspoon' baking powder
dry ingredientsUnspecified' dry ingredients
whole milk3/4 cup' whole milk
unsalted butter1 cup' unsalted butter
salt1/2 teaspoon' salt

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As the aroma of butter swirled through my kitchen, I recalled the countless Sunday afternoons spent with Grandma, her apron dusted with flour, a wooden spoon in hand, guiding me through the ritual of baking her famed pound cake. This isn't just any cake; it's a warm hug in dessert form, promising to be as dense and comforting as the memories that accompany its making. Whether you're looking to perfect your baking skills or hoping to impress at the next family gathering, preparing this classic pound cake will fill your home with scents of vanilla and nostalgia. Let’s walk through the steps together to recreate that timeless taste and texture.

Steps to follow

1
cream
5 minutes

Cream together the butter and sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy, ensuring a smooth base for the cake.

2
beat
5 minutes

Gradually add the eggs, one at a time, to the creamed mixture, beating well after each addition, then stir in the vanilla extract.

3
sift
5 minutes

Sift together the flour, baking powder, and salt, preparing them to be incorporated into the wet ingredients.

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4
alternate
10 minutes

Alternately add the dry ingredients and milk to the creamed mixture, starting and ending with the flour mixture, mixing until just combined.

5
pour
5 minutes

Pour the batter into a greased and floured 9x5 inch loaf pan, smoothing the top with a spatula.

6
bake
60 minutes

Bake in a preheated 325°F (165°C) oven for about 1 hour or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

7
cool
10 minutes

Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack to cool completely before slicing and serving.

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