Perfect Pound Cake
A classic, airy pound cake with a delicate crumb and rich vanilla flavor, perfect for special occasions or as a sweet treat. Its moist texture and golden crust make it a crowd-pleaser for dessert lovers and those seeking a timeless baked good.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Beat egg whites in a large mixer bowl until soft peaks form. Gradually add 6 tablespoons of sugar, beating until stiff peaks form.
- Cream remaining sugar and softened butter in a large mixer bowl until light and fluffy.
- Add well-beaten egg yolks to the creamed mixture; beat well.
- Sift flour three times.
- Mix vanilla extract with half and half in a small bowl.
- Add the flour and vanilla mixture to the creamed mixture alternately, beating well after each addition.
- Beat at low speed for 10 minutes.
- Add egg whites by tablespoonfuls, stirring vigorously.
- Pour the batter into a lightly greased 10-inch tube pan.
- Bake at 300°F (150°C) for 1 hour and 45 minutes.
- Invert the pan onto a wire rack to cool.
- Cool in the pan for several minutes, then loosen edges.
- Remove the cake to a serving plate.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
674
kcal
34% DV
Protein
Fat
Carbs
* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).