Description
This Best Pound Cake Recipe is buttery, moist, and perfectly balanced with a tender crumb and golden crust. Ideal for any occasion, from afternoon tea to dessert.
Ingredients
3 large eggs, room temperature
4 egg yolks, room temperature
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 oz whole milk (¼ cup, divided)
8 oz cake flour (1 ¾ cups)
¼ teaspoon table salt
1 teaspoon baking powder
10 oz granulated sugar (1 ¼ cups)
9 oz unsalted butter, room temperature
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (176°C).
2. Butter and flour a 9×5-inch loaf pan or bundt pan.
3. Whisk eggs, yolks, vanilla, and half the milk together.
4. Sift flour, salt, and baking powder, then add sugar and mix for 30 seconds.
5. Add butter and remaining milk, then beat until combined.
6. Increase speed to medium-high and mix for 2–3 minutes until fluffy.
7. Add egg mixture in three additions, scraping after each.
8. Pour batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
9. Bake 55–65 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
10. Cool 10 minutes in pan, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Use room-temperature ingredients for a smooth, even batter.
Do not overmix after adding flour.
Store covered at room temperature for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Cake, Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American, Homemade
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 475 kcal
- Sugar: 34 g
- Sodium: 140 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 52 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 175 mg