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Basic Pound Cake

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This Basic Pound Cake is dense, sweet, and buttery with a tender crumb and hints of vanilla and almond. Perfect on its own or topped with powdered sugar, whipped cream, or fresh berries.

  • Total Time: 1 hour 45 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings

Ingredients

  • 2 cups (452 g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 3 cups (600 g) granulated sugar
  • 5 large eggs, room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon almond extract
  • 3¼ cups (390 g) cake flour, sifted
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¾ cup (177 ml) milk, room temperature

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 325°F and position the rack in the lower-third of the oven. Grease and flour a 12-cup bundt pan, tapping out any excess flour. Set aside.
  2. In a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment (or using a hand mixer), cream the softened butter and sugar on medium-high speed for 5 minutes, until light and fluffy. Scrape down the sides as needed.
  3. Reduce mixer speed to low and add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Add vanilla and almond extracts and mix until combined. (Batter may look curdled — that’s normal.)
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the cake flour, baking powder, and salt. Sift half of the flour mixture into the butter mixture and gently mix just until incorporated.
  5. Add the milk and mix until almost fully combined.
  6. Sift in the remaining flour and mix just until no dry streaks remain. Do not overmix.
  7. Pour the batter into the prepared bundt pan and smooth the top.
  8. Bake for 1 hour and 25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
  9. Cool the cake in the pan for 10 minutes, then invert onto a wire rack to cool completely.
  10. Serve plain or with powdered sugar, whipped cream, or fresh berries.

Notes

  • Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for best results.
  • Cream the butter and sugar thoroughly to create a light texture.
  • Do not overmix once the flour is added to avoid a dense cake.
  • This cake freezes well when wrapped tightly in plastic wrap.
  • Author: Maya
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 1 hour 25 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 510
  • Sugar: 40g
  • Sodium: 150mg
  • Fat: 28g
  • Saturated Fat: 17g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 9g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 60g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 6g
  • Cholesterol: 125mg

Find it online: https://recipeteach.com/basic-pound-cake/