Hot Milk Pound Cake

Prep: 15 min Cook: 50 min Serves: 8 Cuisine: American

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.

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups sugar
  • 4 eggs
  • 2 cups flour
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla

Instructions

  1. Bring the butter and milk to a boil, then add to the mixture while hot.
  2. Beat in eggs, sugar, and flour until well combined.
  3. Add vanilla extract to the batter.
  4. Mix in baking powder if desired (note: original recipe omits it but typically used in pound cakes).
  5. Pour batter into a prepared baking pan.
  6. 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

Macronutrients

Protein 6.5g 13% DV
Total Fat 4.7g 6% 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 66mg 22% 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
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).

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