Description
A soft, buttery vanilla pound cake with a rich flavor and moist crumb, perfect for coffee, celebrations, or simple desserts.
Ingredients
1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
2/3 cup whole milk
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a loaf pan with nonstick spray.
2. In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
3. In a large bowl, beat softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 2–3 minutes.
4. Add eggs one at a time, mixing after each addition.
5. Add milk and vanilla, then mix until smooth.
6. Gradually add dry ingredients, mixing just until combined.
7. Pour batter into prepared pan and smooth top.
8. Bake 60–70 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
9. Cool in pan 15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
Notes
Use room temperature ingredients for best texture. Store covered at room temperature for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 70 mins
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Canadian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 75mg