Pound Cake Recipe
Pound cake, a beloved dessert with a rich history, has delighted taste buds around the world for centuries.
Equipment
- Mixing bowls
- Electric mixer or stand mixer
- 9x5-inch loaf pan
- Parchment paper or non-stick cooking spray
- Cooling rack
Ingredients
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs, at room temperature
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Optional: Lemon zest or almond extract for added flavor
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the flour and salt to the mixture, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and spread it evenly.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.