Easy Pound Cake Recipe
This deliciously easy pound cake recipe is simply irresistible. It is moist, buttery, and will melt in your mouth!
Servings: 12
Ingredients
- ½ cup butter softened
- 1 cup sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup sour cream
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a loaf pan with parchment and spray with cooking spray.
- In a large bowl or the bowl of a stand mixer, beat the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs and vanilla and beat until smooth. Add the baking powder, salt, and flour, and mix until just combined. Add the sour cream, and, mix until smooth. Spread the batter evenly in the prepared pan.
- Bake 50-60 minutes, until golden brown on top and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let cool 10-15 minutes, then remove to a cooling rack to cool completely.
- To serve, cut into slices and serve with whipped cream and berries if desired.
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Notes
Top with favorites. Add a topping of seasonal fruit, fresh berries and Whipped Cream, Chocolate Syrup, Caramel Sauce drizzle, or a delicious glaze.
STORE. Store cooled poundcake in an airtight container for 3-5 days.
FREEZE. Wrap this pound cake recipe in plastic wrap then again with aluminum foil. Label and freeze for up to 6 months.
Nutrition
Calories: 225kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 66mg | Sodium: 140mg | Potassium: 62mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 17g | Vitamin A: 355IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 29mg | Iron: 1mg