Both dense and rich with a fine crumb texture, our pound cake can be made in an angel food pan, a fluted tube cake pan, or even in loaf pans. Use the pan(s) you own or borrow one from a neighbor or friend—you won’t want to miss this cake.
The texture of pound cake is more condensed than a layer cake, making it a sturdy cake that travels well. Several eggs and baking powder give lift to the other basic pantry ingredients. Butter, milk, and vanilla lend their buttery, vanilla flavor that just can’t be duplicated in a store-bought cake. You’ll know the instant you take a bite, why this cake is worth it!
Delicious on its own, pound cake can be the launching spot for several other desserts—enjoy several desserts with just one cake! From the perfect dunker for fondue to shortcake and more, bake one up today—it’s like a step back into grandma’s kitchen!
Heat oven to 350°F. Grease bottom, side, and tube of a 10x4-inch angel food (tube) cake pan, 12-cup fluted tube cake pan or two 9x5-inch loaf pans with shortening; lightly flour.
In a medium bowl, mix flour, baking powder, and salt; set aside. In a large bowl, beat granulated sugar, butter, vanilla, and eggs with an electric mixer on low speed for 30 seconds, scraping the bowl constantly. Beat on high speed for 5 minutes, scraping the bowl occasionally. Add the flour mixture alternately with the milk, beating on low speed just until smooth after each addition.
Pour the batter into the pan(s).
Bake the angel food (tube) or fluted tube cake pan 1 hour 10 minutes to 1 hour 20 minutes, loaf pans 55 to 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool 20 minutes; remove from the pan(s) to a cooling rack. Cool completely, about 2 hours.
To serve, sprinkle with powdered sugar.
| Food Component / Nutrient | Amount | % , Daily Value* |
|---|---|---|
| Total Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 4&½g | 22% |
| Trans Fat | 0g | % Value Not Available |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3&½g | % Value Not Available |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0g | % Value Not Available |
| Omega-3 | 40g | % Value Not Available |
| Cholesterol | 65mg | 22% |
| Sodium | 115mg | 5% |
| Total Carbohydrate | 33g | 11% |
| Dietary Fiber | 0g | 0% |
| Soluble Fiber | 0g | % Value Not Available |
| Insoluble Fiber | 0g | % Value Not Available |
| Sugars | 22g | % Value Not Available |
| Protein | 3g | % Value Not Available |
| Vitamin D | Value Not Available | 4% |
| Calcium | Value Not Available | 4% |
| Iron | Value Not Available | 4% |
| Potassium | 45mg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | Value Not Available | 8% |
| Vitamin C | Value Not Available | 0% |
| Vitamin E | Value Not Available | 0% |
| Thiamin | Value Not Available | 8% |
| Riboflavin | Value Not Available | 10% |
| Niacin | Value Not Available | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 | Value Not Available | 0% |
| Folic Acid | Value Not Available | 6% |
| Vitamin B12 | Value Not Available | 4% |
| Pantothenic Acid | Value Not Available | 2% |
| Phosphorus | Value Not Available | 6% |
| Magnesium | Value Not Available | 0% |
| Zinc | Value Not Available | 0% |
| Manganese | Value Not Available | 6% |
| Selenium | Value Not Available | 15% |
| Copper | Value Not Available | 0% |
| Beta-Carotene | Value Not Available | % Value Not Available |
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice. | ||
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