Classic Pound Cake Recipe

Name: Classic Pound Cake Recipe
Total time: 1 hr 40 mins
Ingredients: 3 cups white sugar; 2 cups butter, softened; 6 large eggs; 4 cups all-purpose flour; 0.66666668653488 cup milk

Discover the secrets to a perfect pound cake with this time-tested recipe. Made with a pound each of butter, sugar, eggs, and flour, this cake is a true classic. Add vanilla or almond extract for extra flavor.

Total time1 hr 40 mins
Prep time20 mins
Cook time1 hr 10 mins
Yield3 (8x4-inch) loaf cakes, 30

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Ingredients

3 cups white sugar
2 cups butter, softened
6 large eggs
4 cups all-purpose flour
0.67 cup milk

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line three 8x4-inch loaf pans with parchment paper for easy removal.
In a large bowl, cream together the sugar and butter with an electric mixer until light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Gradually add the flour, alternating with the milk, beginning and ending with the flour, until just combined. Be careful not to overmix the batter. Divide the batter evenly among the prepared loaf pans.
Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, approximately 70 minutes.
Loosen the edges of each cake with a small knife. Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes before inverting them onto wire racks. Peel off the parchment paper and allow the cakes to cool completely.

Nutrition

Calories: 264 kcal
Fat Content: 14 g
Fiber Content: 1 g
Sugar Content: 20 g
Sodium Content: 104 mg
Protein Content: 3 g
Cholesterol Content: 70 mg
Carbohydrate Content: 33 g
Saturated Fat Content: 8 g
Unsaturated Fat Content: 0 g