Description
Indulge in the nostalgia of Old Fashioned Pound Cake, a timeless dessert that brings warmth and comfort to any gathering. This rich, buttery cake boasts a delightful dense texture, making it an excellent base for fruit glazes or whipped toppings. With just four simple ingredients—unsalted butter, granulated sugar, eggs, and all-purpose flour—you can create a classic treat that is both easy to make and incredibly satisfying. Perfect for family dinners or festive celebrations, this pound cake is sure to become a cherished favorite for generations to come.
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter (2 sticks), softened
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 6 large eggs, room temperature
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F.
- Grease and flour a tube pan to prevent sticking.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Gradually incorporate flour until fully blended into the batter.
- Pour batter into prepared pan and bake for approximately 60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Allow cake to cool in the pan for 10-15 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 21g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 115mg