Description
Old Fashioned Pound Cake is more than just a dessert; it’s a nostalgic journey back to simpler times. With its rich, buttery flavor and dense texture, this classic treat serves as the perfect backdrop for any occasion—from family gatherings to quiet afternoons with coffee. Whether enjoyed plain or adorned with fresh fruit, whipped cream, or a sweet glaze, it embodies comfort in every slice.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 6 large eggs (room temperature)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F.
- Grease and flour a tube pan to prevent sticking.
- In a mixing bowl, cream the unsalted butter and granulated sugar until light and pale yellow.
- Add eggs one at a time, ensuring each is fully mixed in before adding the next.
- Gradually incorporate the all-purpose flour until you achieve a smooth batter.
- Pour the batter into the prepared tube pan and bake for about 60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10-15 minutes before transferring it 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 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 90mg