Best Ever Pound Cake

If you’re looking for the best pound cake ever, you need a recipe that’s rich, buttery, moist, and perfectly dense yet tender. Here’s a foolproof Classic Pound Cake recipe that’s been loved for generations—with a few tips to make it extra special!

Best Ever Pound Cake Recipe

Ingredients:

• 1 ½ cups (3 sticks / 340g) unsalted butter, softened

• 3 cups (600g) granulated sugar

• 6 large eggs, room temperature

• 3 cups (360g) all-purpose flour, sifted

• ½ teaspoon baking powder (optional, for a slightly lighter texture)

• ½ teaspoon salt

• 1 cup (240ml) whole milk or heavy cream

• 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract

• 1 teaspoon almond extract (optional, but adds depth)

Instructions:

1. Prep: Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C). Grease and flour a 10-inch Bundt pan or two 9×5-inch loaf pans.

2. Cream Butter & Sugar: Beat butter and sugar on medium-high speed for 5-7 minutes until light and fluffy.

3. Add Eggs: One at a time, mixing well after each. Scrape the bowl to ensure even mixing.

4. Dry Ingredients: Whisk flour, baking powder (if using), and salt. Alternate adding flour mixture and milk, starting and ending with flour. Mix just until combined.

5. Flavorings: Stir in vanilla and almond extract.

6. Bake: Pour into the pan and smooth the top. Bake for 1 hour 15 minutes (Bundt) or 50-60 minutes (loaves), until a toothpick comes out clean.

7. Cool: Let cool in the pan for 15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.

Pro Tips for the Best Pound Cake:

✔ Room temp ingredients ensure even mixing.
✔ Don’t overmix after adding flour to avoid toughness.
✔ Low & slow baking prevents dryness.
✔ Brush with syrup (1/4 cup sugar + 1/4 cup water, boiled) for extra moisture.

Variations:

• Lemon Pound Cake: Add zest of 2 lemons + 2 tbsp lemon juice.

• Brown Sugar Pound Cake: Substitute 1 cup granulated sugar with brown sugar.

• Cream Cheese Pound Cake: Replace 1 stick butter with 8 oz cream cheese.

This classic pound cake is perfect plain, with berries, or a glaze—it’s rich, velvety, and utterly irresistible! 🍰

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