Vanilla Pound Cake
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Vanilla Pound Cake
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| Servings | Prep Time |
| 1 9×5 inch loaf | 30minutes |
| Cook Time |
| 75minutes |
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Ingredients
- 2cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2tsp baking powder
- 1/2tsp salt
- 1cup unsalted butter, plus more for the pan2 sticks
- 1cup granulated sugar
- 5large eggsroom temperature
- 2tsp pure vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F. Butter a 9-by-5-by-3-inch loaf pan.
- In a medium bowl, stir together the flour, baking powder and salt.
- In a standing mixer bowl, beat the butter until fluffy. Gradually beat in the sugar until blended. Beat in the eggs, 1 at the time, and then add the vanilla. Add the dry ingredients and beat until smooth.
- Scrape the batter into the loaf pan and bake until the top peaks and turns golden brown, about 1 hour and 15 minutes. When the cake is done, it will spring back when gently touched and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool the pound cake in the pan on a wire rack for 10 minutes and then turn the loaf out onto the rack to cool throughly. Slice and serve.
Recipe Notes
Sometimes I like to add the grated zest from an organic lemon for a citrusy burst of flavor or a handful of chocolate chips for extra happiness.