Birthday Pound Cake

Prep: 15 min Cook: 60 min Cuisine: American

A moist, buttery pound cake with a tender crumb, perfect for birthdays and special occasions, offering classic vanilla flavor that appeals to all ages.

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups sugar
  • 1 cup butter
  • 4 eggs
  • 2 cups self-rising flour
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla

Instructions

  1. Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  2. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
  3. Stir in self-rising flour and vanilla extract until just combined.
  4. Pour batter into a well-greased and floured tube cake pan.
  5. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 1 hour or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

514 kcal 26% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 4.8g 10% DV
Total Fat 26.9g 35% DV
Carbs 48.9g 18% DV
Fiber 1.8g 6% DV
Sugar 3.2g 6% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 75.3mg 3% DV
Potassium 260.5mg 6% DV
Cholesterol 139.5mg 47% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 15.8mcg 2% DV
Vitamin C 9.2mg 10% DV
Calcium 69.5mg 5% DV
Iron 1.8mg 10% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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