Description
Old Fashioned Pound Cake is a timeless dessert that evokes nostalgia with every rich, buttery bite. This classic cake has a dense texture that’s perfect for slicing and serving at family gatherings or special occasions. Whether enjoyed plain or topped with fresh fruit, whipped cream, or a drizzle of glaze, this pound cake is incredibly versatile and sure to please everyone. With simple ingredients and straightforward instructions, you’ll find this easy pound cake recipe a delightful addition to your dessert repertoire.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 6 large eggs, room temperature
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a tube pan.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light in color.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Gradually incorporate the all-purpose flour until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared tube pan and bake for about 60 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let it cool in the pan for 10-15 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (80g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 120mg