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Classic American Pound Cake Recipe (Buttery & Moist)

This classic American pound cake is rich, buttery, and perfectly moist with a tender crumb. Made with simple pantry staples, it delivers that traditional dense-yet-soft texture everyone loves. Perfect for tea time, celebrations, or as a base for berries and cream.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 4 People
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 410

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 4 large eggs room temperature
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 1 cup whole milk

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C) and grease a loaf or bundt pan.
  2. Cream butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
  3. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
  4. Mix in vanilla extract until combined.
  5. Whisk flour, baking powder, and salt in a separate bowl.
  6. Add dry ingredients to butter mixture alternately with milk.
  7. Mix until smooth and fully incorporated without overmixing.
  8. Pour batter into prepared pan and smooth the top.
  9. Bake for 60 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  10. Cool in pan 10 minutes, then transfer to a rack to cool completely.

Notes

Use room-temperature ingredients for the best texture.
• Do not overmix once flour is added to keep crumb tender.
• Tent with foil if top browns too quickly.
• Store covered at room temperature up to 3 days.
• Freeze slices wrapped tightly for up to 2 months.

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