Indulge in the decadent goodness of a classic homemade pound cake. This recipe yields a moist, rich, and buttery cake with a delicate crumb that will melt in your mouth. Perfectly sweet and incredibly satisfying, this pound cake is a timeless dessert that can be enjoyed on its own or dressed up with fresh berries and a dollop of whipped cream. So, roll up your sleeves and let's get baking!
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups unsalted butter, softened
- 3 cups granulated sugar
- 6 large eggs
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup whole milk
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Directions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C). Grease and flour a 10-inch (25cm) tube pan or bundt pan.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour and salt.
- Add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture alternately with the milk, beginning and ending with the flour mixture. Mix until just combined.
- Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
- Bake for 70 to 80 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 15 minutes.
- Carefully transfer the cake onto a wire rack to cool completely before serving.
