Description
Moist Vanilla Pound is a timeless dessert that brings warmth and comfort to any occasion. With its rich buttery flavor and tender texture, this classic pound cake is perfect for birthdays, tea parties, or simply enjoying at home with a cup of coffee or tea. Made with just a handful of simple ingredients, this easy homemade pound cake recipe is accessible for bakers of all skill levels. Whether served plain or adorned with fresh berries and whipped cream, each slice promises to delight the taste buds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 225 g (1 3/4 cups) Plain / All-purpose flour (sieved)
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 175 g (3/4 cup) softened butter
- 150 g (3/4 cup) regular sugar
- 150 ml (2/3 cup) milk
- 2 large eggs (lightly beaten)
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 170°C (325°F). Grease and line a loaf tin.
- Combine the flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl.
- In another bowl, cream softened butter and sugar until pale and fluffy.
- Gradually add beaten eggs, mixing on low speed; incorporate vanilla extract.
- Alternate adding flour mixture and milk into the butter mixture until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf tin and smooth the top.
- Bake for 60-65 minutes or until a skewer inserted comes out clean.
- Allow to cool slightly in the tin before transferring to a cooling rack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 65 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Classic
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (75g)
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 55mg