The Best Pound Cake — Tender, Golden & Melt-in-Your-Mouth
A rich, buttery pound cake with a tender crumb and golden crust. Perfectly moist, easy to slice, and ideal for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 75–85 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 40 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
Ingredients
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1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temp
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2 cups granulated sugar
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5 large eggs
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1 tbsp vanilla extract
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3 cups all-purpose flour
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½ tsp salt
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½ cup heavy cream or whole milk
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 325°F. Grease and flour a 10-inch bundt or 9×5-inch loaf pan.
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Cream butter and sugar for 4–5 minutes until fluffy.
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Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each.
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Stir in vanilla.
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Combine flour and salt. Add to the batter alternately with cream.
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Spoon batter into pan and smooth the top.
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Bake 75–85 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
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Cool 20 minutes in pan, then transfer to a rack to cool completely.
Notes
Add lemon zest or almond extract for variation. Store at room temp for up to 4 days or freeze for later.