Description
Moist Vanilla Pound is the ultimate comfort cake that will enchant your taste buds with its buttery texture and rich vanilla flavor. This classic dessert is perfect for any occasion, whether you’re celebrating a special event or enjoying a quiet afternoon treat. Its moistness ensures that each slice melts in your mouth, while the straightforward recipe makes it easy for bakers of all skill levels to create. Serve it plain, with fresh berries, or topped with whipped cream for an indulgent twist. This delightful pound cake is sure to become a family favorite!
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) 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) and grease and line a loaf tin with parchment paper.
- Sift flour, baking powder, and salt into a bowl.
- In a mixing bowl, cream the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Gradually add the beaten eggs, mixing on low speed. If curdling occurs, add a spoonful of flour.
- Mix in half of the milk and half of the sifted flour until combined; then add the remaining milk and fold in the rest of the flour.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf tin and bake for 60–65 minutes or until a skewer comes out clean.
- Allow cooling in the tin before transferring to a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 65 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 388
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 172mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 77mg