Super Moist Pound Cake Recipe – Classic and Easy
This is the ultimate classic pound cake—rich, buttery, and perfectly moist with a tender crumb. Serve plain or dressed up for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 75–85 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 45 minutes
- Yield: 12–14 slices 1x
Ingredients
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1 cup unsalted butter, softened
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2½ cups granulated sugar
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5 large eggs
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1 tbsp vanilla extract
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½ cup sour cream or buttermilk
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3 cups all-purpose flour
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½ tsp baking powder (optional)
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½ tsp salt
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 325°F. Grease and flour a 10″ bundt pan.
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Cream butter and sugar for 4–5 minutes until light and fluffy.
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Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each.
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Mix in vanilla and sour cream.
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Whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Add to wet ingredients gradually.
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Pour into prepared pan. Bake 75–85 minutes until golden and a toothpick comes out clean.
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Cool 15 minutes in pan, then turn onto rack to cool completely.
Notes
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Use room-temperature ingredients
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Don’t overmix the flour
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Top with glaze or serve plain with berries