Cold Oven Pound Cake

Ingredients

• 1 cup butter, softened
• 2 cups sugar
• 4 eggs
• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup milk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (176°C). Grease and flour a 9x5 inch loaf pan.
2. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar together until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder and salt. Gradually add to creamed mixture, alternately with milk, beating until just combined.
4. Stir in vanilla extract. Pour batter into prepared pan and spread evenly.
5. Bake in a preheated oven for 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
6. Remove from oven and let cool in pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Interesting Facts

• Pound cake got its name from the traditional ratio of ingredients: a pound each of butter, sugar, eggs, and flour.
• The cold oven method of baking helps the buttery flavor to really come through.
• This cake is perfect for any occasion!