Classic buttery vanilla pound cake with a tender crumb, topped with a silky vanilla sugar glaze. Simple, elegant, and perfect for any occasion.

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Cake:

1½ cups all-purpose flour

1 teaspoon baking powder

Pinch of salt

½ cup unsalted butter, softened

1 cup granulated sugar

3 large eggs, room temperature

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

½ cup milk

Sugar Glaze:

1 cup powdered sugar

2–3 tablespoons milk

½ teaspoon vanilla extract

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1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a 9×5-inch loaf pan.

2. Whisk flour, baking powder, and salt together.

3. Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.

4. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well.

5. Mix in vanilla extract.

6. Alternate adding dry ingredients and milk until just combined.

7. Pour batter into pan and bake 45–55 minutes until golden.

8. Cool cake completely.

9. Whisk glaze ingredients and drizzle over cooled cake.

Use room-temperature ingredients for best texture.

Do not overmix once flour is added.

Allow cake to cool fully before glazing.