Description
Indulge in the delightful experience of a Moist Vanilla Pound cake, a perfect blend of buttery richness and subtle vanilla flavor. This traditional pound cake is not just a dessert; it’s an adaptable treat for any occasion—be it a tea party, birthday celebration, or simply as a satisfying snack. Its soft texture and rich taste will undoubtedly impress your friends and family. With simple ingredients and straightforward steps, this easy recipe makes baking enjoyable for everyone, regardless of skill level. Elevate your serving experience with fresh fruits, whipped cream, or a drizzle of lemon glaze to complement the cake’s moistness.
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) granulated 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 with parchment paper.
- Sift together flour, baking powder, and salt in one bowl.
- In a mixing bowl, cream softened butter with sugar until light and pale.
- Gradually add beaten eggs while mixing on low speed; add vanilla extract.
- Alternate adding half of the milk and flour mixture, then fold in the remaining ingredients until just combined.
- Pour batter into the prepared loaf tin and level the top with a spatula.
- Bake for 1 to 1 hour and 5 minutes or until a skewer inserted comes out clean.
- Cool briefly in the tin before transferring to a cooling rack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 65 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 60g)
- Calories: 209
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 145mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 47mg