Description
This classic Old Fashioned Pound Cake recipe delivers a rich, buttery, and moist cake with a tender crumb. Perfect for tea time or dessert, it’s simple to make with basic ingredients and offers a nostalgic taste that never goes out of style.
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 6 large eggs, room temperature
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure it reaches the proper temperature for baking your pound cake.
- Prepare Pan: Grease and flour a tube pan thoroughly to prevent the cake from sticking after baking.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar together until the mixture is light and fluffy, which helps create a tender texture.
- Add Eggs: Beat in the eggs one at a time, ensuring each egg is fully incorporated before adding the next to maintain an even batter.
- Add Flour: Gradually sift and mix in the all-purpose flour until the batter is smooth and free of lumps.
- Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared tube pan and bake for about 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool: Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10-15 minutes before carefully turning it out onto a wire rack to cool completely, ensuring the cake retains its shape and texture.
Notes
- Use room temperature eggs to achieve a smooth and well-incorporated batter.
- Ensure to grease and flour the pan well to aid in easy release.
- Test doneness by inserting a toothpick in the center; it should come out clean.
- Let the cake cool slightly before removing from pan to avoid breaking.
- For added flavor, you can optionally add 1 teaspoon vanilla extract or lemon zest if desired.
