Description
Moist Vanilla Pound is the quintessential dessert for any occasion, delighting taste buds with its rich, buttery flavor and tender crumb. This classic pound cake recipe is incredibly easy to follow, using common ingredients that create a wonderfully moist texture. Whether you enjoy it plain or dressed up with fresh berries and whipped cream, this cake is a versatile treat perfect for sharing at gatherings or savoring with your evening tea. Its delightful aroma and melt-in-your-mouth consistency make it an irresistible choice for homemade baked goods enthusiasts.
Ingredients
Scale
- 225 g (1 3/4 cups) all-purpose flour (sieved)
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 175 g (3/4 cup) softened butter
- 150 g (3/4 cup) granulated sugar
- 150 ml (2/3 cup) milk
- 2 large eggs (lightly beaten)
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 170°C (325°F). Grease and line a loaf tin with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Cream the softened butter and sugar in a mixing bowl until light and fluffy.
- Gradually add the beaten eggs to the mixture on low speed, incorporating the vanilla extract afterward.
- Alternate adding half of the dry ingredients with half of the milk while mixing on low speed. Repeat with remaining ingredients until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf tin and bake for about 60-65 minutes or until a skewer comes out clean.
- Cool in the tin for 10 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Homemade
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg