Hot Milk Pound Cake
A moist and tender pound cake with a rich vanilla flavor, perfect for teatime or special occasions, featuring a lovely buttery sweetness and soft crumb.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Bring the butter and milk to a boil, then add to the mixture while hot.
- Beat in eggs, sugar, and flour until well combined.
- Add vanilla extract to the batter.
- Mix in baking powder if desired (note: original recipe omits it but typically used in pound cakes).
- Pour batter into a prepared baking pan.
- Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 45 to 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
406
kcal
20% DV
Protein
Fat
Carbs
Diet fit
Low-fat
Contains
Milk
Egg
Wheat/Gluten
Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.
* % 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).