Classic Pound Cake Recipe

This classic pound cake recipe yields a rich, buttery, and moist cake with a dense crumb. Perfect for any occasion, this dessert is sure to impress your guests with its simplicity and delicious flavor.

Ingredients

• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 2 cups granulated sugar
• 4 large eggs
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp baking powder
• 1 cup whole milk

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 325°F and grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan.
2. In a large mixing bowl, cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
3. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, and baking powder. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk.
5. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 60-70 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
6. Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before removing it from the pan to cool completely on a wire rack.
7. Slice and serve the pound cake as is, or with a dollop of whipped cream and fresh berries.

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