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Classic Southern Pound Cake

This Classic Southern Pound Cake is rich, buttery, and perfect for any occasion, served at gatherings or with coffee.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Southern
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened Make sure to use room temperature butter for better creaming.
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 4 large eggs Use room temperature eggs.
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour Sifted, if desired.
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Alternatives like almond extract can be used.
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup milk Use whole milk for best results.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C) and grease and flour a bundt pan.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy.
  3. Add the eggs one at a time, making sure to mix well after each addition.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt.
  5. Gradually add this mixture to the butter mixture, alternating with the milk. Start and end with the flour mixture.
  6. Finally, stir in the vanilla extract.
Baking
  1. Pour the batter into the prepared bundt pan.
  2. Bake for 60-70 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  3. Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then turn it out onto a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Serve plain or dusted with powdered sugar. Enhance the cake with ice cream, fresh fruit, or drizzle chocolate or caramel sauce over the top. Store wrapped tightly in plastic wrap or in an airtight container.