Description
Experience the warm embrace of homemade Vanilla Pound Cake, a timeless dessert that combines buttery richness with a hint of vanilla. Perfectly golden and moist, each slice is an invitation to indulge in nostalgia, evoking memories of family gatherings and cozy afternoons. Whether served plain or dressed up with fresh berries and whipped cream, this cake is sure to be the star of any dessert table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan with non-stick spray or butter.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, ensuring each is fully incorporated before adding the next.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add to wet ingredients on low speed until just combined.
- Stir in the vanilla extract until evenly distributed.
- Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top. Bake for 60-70 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 70 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 70g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 130mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 80mg