Description
Indulge in the rich, buttery goodness of this Vanilla Pound Cake Delight. This classic pound cake is moist, tender, and bursting with vanilla flavor. Perfect for any occasion, from afternoon tea to elegant desserts.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 5 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup whole milk
Additional:
- Powdered sugar for dusting (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C) and grease and flour a 10-inch bundt or tube pan.
- Mix wet ingredients: In a large bowl, beat the softened butter, oil, and sugar together until light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, then mix in the vanilla extract.
- Combine dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Combine wet and dry: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with the milk. Mix until just combined.
- Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 70–80 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Cool and serve: Let the cake cool in the pan for 15 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack to cool completely. Dust with powdered sugar before serving if desired.
Notes
- This pound cake is rich, buttery, and even better the next day.
- Serve plain or with berries and whipped cream.
- For added flavor, try adding a teaspoon of almond extract or a lemon glaze drizzle.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 75 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 34 g
- Sodium: 160 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 54 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 115 mg
