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Traditional Pound Cake Recipe

Traditional Pound Cake: old-fashioned, moist, and so easy to make with just 6 simple ingredients. A butter-y classic that will make you swoon!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time1 hour 20 minutes
Total Time1 hour 35 minutes
Course: Breakfast, Brunch, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Traditional Pound Cake
Servings: 18
Calories: 226kcal

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F, and mist a 10-inch tube pan generously with non-stick spray.
  • Place the butter and sugar in a large mixing bowl, and cream together on medium-high speed until very pale and fluffy (at least 5 minutes).
  • Add the eggs, one at a time, allowing each one to incorporate before adding the next.
  • Scrape the bottom and sides of the bowl with a silicone spatula, then add the flour, a cup at a time, mixing until just barely combined.
  • Fold in the vanilla and salt, and transfer the batter to the prepared pan.
  • Bake until a skewer inserted in the thickest part of the cake comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs (approx. 75 to 85 minutes).
  • Cool for 30 minutes, then remove from the pan and transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.

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Notes

A few variations on this classic pound cake recipe:

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 226kcal | Carbohydrates: 48g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 55mg | Sodium: 280mg | Potassium: 42mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 33g | Vitamin A: 80IU | Calcium: 12mg | Iron: 0.5mg