BASIC POUND CAKE

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Enjoy a slice of this classic cake on its own or topped with berries and whipped cream.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Cake Recipes

Yield Makes 2 loaves

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 1/2 cups (3 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature, plus more for pans
4 cups sifted cake flour, plus more for pans
1 teaspoon salt
4 teaspoons baking powder
2 3/4 cups sugar
8 eggs, room temperature
1 cup milk, room temperature
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 325 degrees. Butter and flour two 9-by-5-by-3-inch (or larger) loaf pans and set aside.
  • Sift the flour with the salt and baking powder two times and set aside.
  • With an electric mixer, cream the butter until fluffy. Add the sugar gradually, beating until light and fluffy.
  • Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Add the flour mixture to the butter mixture, alternating with the milk and vanilla. Stir only until thoroughly blended.
  • Pour batter into the prepared pans, making sure to divide the batter evenly between the two pans. Level tops with an offset spatula. Bake for about 1 1/2 hours, until a cake tester comes out clean. Let the cake cool in the pan about 10 minutes; then remove to a wire rack to cool thoroughly.

Saman Waheed
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I've made this pound cake several times now and it always turns out perfectly. It's my go-to recipe for pound cake.


Elizabeth Orsolan
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This pound cake is the perfect dessert for any occasion. It's moist, flavorful, and always a crowd-pleaser.


Hero Bangari
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I'm not a fan of the glaze on this pound cake. I think it's too sweet.


Kingsley Mokgabo
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This pound cake is so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family and friends. I love that I can use different flavorings to create different variations.


Paris Guz
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I made this pound cake for my husband's birthday and he loved it! He said it was the best pound cake he'd ever had.


Oppojaan Oppojaan
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I've been looking for a good pound cake recipe for ages and I finally found it! This recipe is perfect and I will definitely be using it again.


Azam Bukhari
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This pound cake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still good.


Sheikha Bazarah
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I'm not a big fan of pound cake, but this recipe changed my mind! It's so moist and flavorful, I couldn't resist going back for seconds.


Trumolly Lost it
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This pound cake is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love that I can make it ahead of time and it still tastes fresh.


Obada Farajallah
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I made this pound cake for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe.


Lashae King
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I followed the recipe exactly and my pound cake turned out dry and crumbly. I'm not sure what went wrong.


Lorena Juarez
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This is the best pound cake recipe I've ever tried! It's so moist and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Wisdom King
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I've made this pound cake recipe several times now and it's always a hit! My family and friends love it. It's the perfect dessert for any occasion.


Asaduzzaman Sujan
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This pound cake recipe is a classic for a reason! It's so easy to make and always turns out perfectly moist and delicious. I love that it doesn't require any special ingredients or equipment, so it's perfect for a quick and easy dessert.


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