Pound Cake I

Prep: 15 min Cook: 60 min Serves: 8 Cuisine: American

A rich, buttery pound cake with a tender crumb and classic vanilla flavor, perfect for dessert or tea time gatherings, appealing to those who enjoy simple, nostalgic baked treats.

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Ingredients

  • 2 sticks butter
  • 1 2/3 cups sugar
  • 5 eggs
  • 2 cups cake flour
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla

Instructions

  1. Cream butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
  2. Beat in eggs, one at a time, ensuring each is fully incorporated before adding the next.
  3. Gradually add and blend in the cake flour until smooth.
  4. Stir in vanilla extract.
  5. Pour batter into a greased and lightly floured tube pan.
  6. Bake in a preheated 325°F (163°C) oven 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 4.3g 9% DV
Total Fat 26.9g 34% DV
Carbs 49.3g 18% DV
Fiber 1.5g 5% DV
Sugar 3.2g 6% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 75.3mg 3% DV
Potassium 260mg 6% DV
Cholesterol 139.5mg 47% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 15.8mcg 2% DV
Vitamin C 9.2mg 10% DV
Calcium 69.3mg 5% DV
Iron 2.5mg 14% DV

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

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