Easy Vanilla Pound Cake
Ingredients
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup granulated sugar
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
4 large eggs
½ cup milk
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 pinch of salt
Directions
Step 1: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a loaf pan thoroughly or line it with parchment paper for easy release.
Step 2: Cream the softened butter and sugar in a large bowl until pale and fluffy. This step creates air for a light, even rise.
Step 3: Add the eggs one by one, mixing well between each. The mixture should stay emulsified and smooth.
Step 4: In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
Step 5: Slowly add the dry mixture to the wet batter, alternating with milk. Start and end with the flour.
Step 6: Mix in the vanilla extract last. Scrape the sides of the bowl to ensure everything is well combined.
Step 7: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan. Smooth the top with a spatula.
Step 8: Bake for 45 50 minutes. A toothpick inserted should come out clean with no wet batter.
Step 9: Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack. Cool completely before slicing.
