Description
Indulge in the delightful taste of Moist Vanilla Pound, a classic dessert that perfectly balances rich flavors with a soft, buttery texture. This easy homemade pound cake is ideal for any occasion, whether served as a simple snack or dressed up for special gatherings. With its unmatched moistness and versatility, you can enjoy it plain, with fresh fruit, or topped with whipped cream. This recipe invites bakers of all levels to create a truly irresistible treat that pairs beautifully with tea or coffee.
Ingredients
Scale
- 225 g (1 3/4 cups) plain flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 175 g (3/4 cup) softened butter
- 150 g (3/4 cup) sugar
- 150 ml (2/3 cup) milk
- 2 large eggs
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 170°C (325°F). Grease and line your loaf tin.
- In a bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, and salt; set aside.
- Cream the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Gradually add the beaten eggs, mixing on low speed to avoid curdling.
- Alternate adding the dry ingredients and milk until just combined; fold in the vanilla extract.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf tin and bake for 60-65 minutes or until a skewer comes out clean.
- Let cool in the tin briefly before transferring to a cooling rack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 65 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 275
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 190mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 73mg