Description
This classic Pound Cake recipe is a timeless dessert that’s perfect for any occasion. With its dense yet moist crumb, delicate vanilla flavor, and simple elegance, it’s a delightful treat that’s sure to please everyone.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup (2 sticks or 226g) unsalted butter, softened
- 6 large eggs, room temperature
- 3 cups (600g) granulated sugar
- 3 cups (384g) all-purpose flour
- 2 cups (1 pint or 476g) heavy whipping cream
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat and Prep: Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C). Grease and flour two loaf pans.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl or stand mixer, cream together the softened butter and sugar on medium-high speed until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes.
- Add Eggs: Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed.
- Combine Cream and Vanilla: In a separate bowl or measuring cup, whisk together the heavy cream and vanilla extract.
- Alternate Flour and Cream: Gradually add the flour to the batter, alternating with the cream mixture. Begin and end with the flour. Mix until just combined after each addition, being careful not to overmix.
- Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pans, dividing it evenly. Bake for 1 ½ hours, or until a wooden skewer or toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs (no wet batter).
- Cool: Let the cakes cool in the pans for about 5 minutes before inverting them onto a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For best results, use room temperature ingredients.
- If you don’t have a stand mixer, you can use a handheld mixer.
- To prevent the cake from sticking to the pans, you can line the bottom of the pans with parchment paper.
- This pound cake can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or frozen for longer storage.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 460kcal
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 130mg
