Classic Vanilla Pound Cake
Prep time: 20 minutes
Cook time: 1 hour
Serves: 10
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- Prep time: 20 minutes
- Cook time: 1 hour
- Total time: 1 hour 20 minutes
- Serves: 10
Soft and buttery vanilla pound cake with a tender crumb and rich flavor. This easy loaf cake recipe creates a moist bakery-style texture.
Ingredients
- 200 g unsalted butter, softened (1 cup)
- 200 g granulated sugar (1 cup)
- 200 g all-purpose flour (1 ½ cups + 1 tbsp)
- 4 large eggs (room temperature)
- 5 g baking powder (1 tsp)
- ½ tsp salt
- 80 g sour cream (⅓ cup)
- 10 ml vanilla extract (2 tsp)
Method
Preheat oven to 170°C (340°F) using the conventional setting.
Grease and flour a loaf pan and chill until needed.
Beat butter and sugar for 3–4 minutes until light and fluffy.
Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Scrape down the bowl as needed.
Add sour cream and vanilla extract and mix briefly on low speed.
In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
Sift dry ingredients into the batter and gently fold with a spatula until combined.
Mix on low speed for a few seconds until smooth.
Mix on low speed for a few seconds until smooth.
Score the center with a buttered spatula. Add a thin strip of butter if desired.
Bake at 170°C (340°F) for 50–55 minutes.
Check after 40 minutes and loosely cover with foil if needed.
Let cool in the pan for 15 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
