A pound cake is a classic, rich, buttery cake that’s traditionally made with equal parts of butter, sugar, eggs, and flour—hence the name “pound.”
🍰 Classic Pound Cake Recipe
Ingredients:
- 1 cup (225g) 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°C (340°F) and grease a loaf pan.
- Cream butter & sugar:
Beat until light and fluffy (this step is key for a soft texture). - Add eggs:
Add one egg at a time, mixing well after each. - Add vanilla.
- Mix dry ingredients:
In another bowl, combine flour, baking powder, and salt. - Combine:
Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture. Mix gently—don’t overmix. - Bake:
Pour into the pan and bake for 50–60 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. - Cool & serve:
Let it cool before slicing.
🍋 Flavor Variations:
- Lemon zest + lemon juice for a citrus twist
- Chocolate chips or cocoa powder
- Almond or cardamom flavor
- Marble (vanilla + chocolate mix)
💡 Tips:
- Use room temperature ingredients
- Don’t rush the creaming step
- Avoid overmixing to keep it tender
If you want, I can give you a super moist bakery-style pound cake, eggless version, or even a pressure cooker (no oven) method 👍
