Description
This Never Fail Pound Cake is rich, buttery, and foolproof! Made with 8 simple ingredients, it bakes up golden with a perfectly dense yet tender crumb. A timeless Southern classic you can rely on every time.
Ingredients
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3 cups all-purpose flour
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3 cups granulated sugar
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6 large eggs
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1 cup unsalted butter, softened
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1 cup whole milk
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1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
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1 teaspoon baking powder
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½ teaspoon salt
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C). Grease and flour a bundt or tube pan.
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In a large bowl, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy (4–5 minutes).
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Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
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Sift flour with baking powder and salt.
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Alternate adding dry ingredients and milk to the batter, beginning and ending with flour.
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Stir in vanilla until just combined.
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Pour into prepared pan and bake 1 hour 15 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
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Cool in the pan for 10–15 minutes before inverting to a rack.
Notes
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Use room temperature ingredients for best results
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Avoid overmixing after flour is added
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Cake can be made a day ahead—flavor improves over time
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Serve with fruit, glaze, or dust with powdered sugar
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 75
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern