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A rustic homemade pound cake loaf on a wooden board, with several slices fanned out to show the moist, buttery texture. Warm farmhouse lighting with soft linens and a vintage knife.

🍰 Homemade Pound Cake

This homemade pound cake is a classic, buttery dessert with a soft, moist crumb and rich vanilla flavor. Made from simple ingredients, this old-fashioned pound cake bakes up golden and tender—perfect for holidays, family gatherings, or everyday baking. Enjoy it plain or with berries, honey, or a pat of butter.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 12
Calories 345 kcal

Equipment

  • Stand mixer or hand mixer
  • Large mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • Measuring Cups & Spoons
  • Rubber Spatula
  • 9 X 5 loaf pan or bundt pan
  • Parchment Paper optional
  • Cooling Rack

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 5 large eggs room temperature
  • ½ cup whole milk
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract or lemon extract for variation
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to 325°F. Grease a 9x5 loaf pan and line with parchment paper if desired.
  • Using a mixer, cream the softened butter and sugar together for 4–5 minutes until light and fluffy. This step is key for the perfect texture.
  • Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
  • In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
  • Alternate adding the dry mixture and milk into the batter, starting and ending with flour. Mix only until combined.
  • Mix in the vanilla extract.
  • Pour the batter into your prepared loaf pan. Bake for 70–80 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  • Let the pound cake cool in the pan for 15 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack.

Notes

Nutritional values provided are estimates only and are calculated based on general nutritional data for the listed ingredients. Actual values may vary depending on the specific brands, measurements, and preparation methods used. For precise dietary information, please consult a registered dietitian or use a verified nutrition calculator with the exact ingredients you use.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 345kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 5gFat: 19gSaturated Fat: 11gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0.5gCholesterol: 125mgSodium: 180mgPotassium: 85mgFiber: 1gSugar: 27gVitamin A: 620IUCalcium: 42mgIron: 1.4mg
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