Homemade Pound Cake

Prep: 15 min Cook: 35 min Cuisine: American

Homemade pound cake offers a rich, buttery flavor with a tender crumb, perfect for dessert or teatime, appealing to those who love classic baked treats.

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Ingredients

  • 1/2 lb. butter
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla
  • 6 eggs
  • 1 1/4 cups milk
  • 2 3/4 cups sifted flour
  • 3 heaping teaspoons baking powder

Instructions

  1. Blend butter, sugar, and vanilla until creamy.
  2. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
  3. Add milk and mix until combined.
  4. Gradually add sifted flour and baking powder, mixing gently.
  5. Pour batter into a prepared baking pan.
  6. Bake at 400°F for 35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

631 kcal 32% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 6.5g 13% DV
Total Fat 29.7g 38% DV
Carbs 73.8g 27% DV
Fiber 1.9g 7% DV
Sugar 14.7g 29% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 2805mg 100% DV
Potassium 329mg 7% DV
Cholesterol 141mg 47% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 62.8mcg 7% DV
Vitamin C 13mg 14% DV
Vitamin D 0.4mcg 2% DV
Calcium 1641mg 100% DV
Iron 6.1mg 34% 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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