Here’s a classic pound cake recipe—simple, rich, and buttery (the name comes from the original formula using a pound each of butter, sugar, eggs, and flour).
🧈 Classic Pound Cake
Ingredients:
- 1 cup (225 g) butter, softened
- 1 cup sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ tsp baking powder (optional, for a lighter texture)
- Pinch of salt
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 170–180°C (340–350°F). Grease a loaf pan.
- Cream butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each.
- Stir in vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, mix flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually fold dry ingredients into the batter.
- Pour into the pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 50–60 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let it cool before slicing.
🍰 Tips:
- For extra flavor, add lemon zest or orange zest.
- Don’t overmix once you add flour—keeps the cake tender.
- Serve with tea, fresh fruit, or a dusting of powdered sugar.
If you want, I can give you variations like chocolate pound cake, marble, or a softer bakery-style version 👍
