Best 7 Classic Pound Cake Recipe By Tasty Recipes

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Baking a pound cake is a delightful experience, whisking together simple ingredients to produce an irresistible dessert. For those seeking a classic pound cake recipe that delivers moist, fluffy perfection, look no further than Tasty's version. Renowned for its straightforward instructions and the delectable results it yields, this recipe has earned a spot among the favorites of baking enthusiasts worldwide.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

CLASSIC POUND CAKE



Classic Pound Cake image

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     dessert

Time 2h15m

Yield 10 to 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for the pan
1/2 teaspoon fine salt
8 large eggs, at room temperature
2 large eggs yolks, at room temperature
2 tablespoons milk, at room temperature
4 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
2 cups unsalted butter (4 sticks), at room temperature, plus more for the pan
2 3/4 cups sugar
1 teaspoon lightly packed finely grated lemon zest

Steps:

  • Place a rack in the lower third of the oven and preheat to 350 degrees F. Butter and flour the pan of your choice.
  • Sift the flour and salt into a medium bowl and set aside. Whisk the whole eggs, yolks, milk, and the vanilla together in a 4-cup measuring cup or bowl, and set aside. In a heavy duty mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat the butter at a medium speed until smooth, about 1 minute. Gradually pour in the sugar, 1/4 cup at a time, to cream and lighten the butter. (This should take about 3 minutes.) Once all the sugar is added, turn the machine off and scrape down the sides of the bowl and paddle with a rubber spatula. Continue to beat the butter mixture until light and fluffy, about 4 minutes. Add the lemon zest and beat for 30 seconds more.
  • Turn the machine off and scrape the sides of the bowl again to assure even incorporation of the ingredients. Turn the mixer to its lowest setting. Gradually pour in the flour, 1/4 cup at a time, and beat the batter for 30 seconds. Gradually add the egg mixture. (It should take about a minute to pour all of it into the batter.) Remove the bowl from the mixer, scrape any batter off the paddle, and finish stirring the egg mixture into the batter with a rubber spatula. Take care not to over mix the batter, but make sure that you scrape the bottom of the bowl to evenly incorporate all of the ingredients.
  • Spoon the batter into the prepared pan and smooth over the top with a spatula. Put the cake in the oven and reduce the temperature to 325 degrees F. Bake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, and the top springs back when lightly pressed, about 1 hour and 30 minutes, for the tube or Bundt pans; and 50 minutes to 1 hour for loaf pans.
  • Cool the cake, in the pan, on a rack, for 10 to 15 minutes. Invert the cake onto a flat plate or cardboard. Re-invert the cake and set it right side up on the rack to cool completely. If not serving the same day, wrap in plastic wrap and store at room temperature, for 4 to 5 days or freeze for 1 month.

CLASSIC POUND CAKE



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Light on effort, heavy on flavor, pound cake has earned its centuries-long popularity. Learn how to make this traditional, crowd-pleasing dessert.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Cake Recipes

Yield Makes 2 cakes

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 pound (3 1/4 cups) all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon coarse salt
4 sticks softened unsalted butter, plus more for pans
2 cups sugar
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
9 large, room-temperature eggs

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Butter two 5-by-9-inch loaf pans. Combine all-purpose flour and salt in a bowl.
  • Cream butter and sugar with a mixer on high speed until pale and fluffy, for 8 minutes. Scrape down sides of bowl. Reduce speed to medium, and add vanilla extract.
  • Lightly beat eggs, and add to mixer bowl in 4 additions, mixing thoroughly after each and scraping down sides. Reduce speed to low, and add flour mixture in 4 additions, mixing until just incorporated. Divide batter between pans. Tap on counter to distribute; smooth tops.
  • Bake until a tester inserted into center of each cake comes out clean, about 65 minutes. Let cool in pans on a wire rack for 30 minutes. Remove from pans, and let cool completely on wire rack.

AUNT GUSSIE'S POUND CAKE RECIPE BY TASTY



Aunt Gussie's Pound Cake Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: unsalted butter, sugar, shortening, eggs, whole milk, lemon extract, vanilla extract, flour, baking powder, salt, vanilla ice cream, fresh berry

Provided by Frank Tiu

Categories     Desserts

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup unsalted butter, 2 sticks
2 ¾ cups sugar
½ cup shortening
5 eggs
1 cup whole milk
1 teaspoon lemon extract
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
¾ teaspoon salt
vanilla ice cream, for serving
fresh berry, for serving

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream butter, sugar, and shortening together with a hand mixer.
  • Mix the eggs, one at a time, into the batter.
  • In a medium bowl, combine the milk, lemon extract, and vanilla extract.
  • In a separate medium bowl, whisk the flour, baking powder, and salt.
  • Alternately add the dry and wet ingredients into the batter.
  • Pour the batter equally into two greased and lightly floured loaf pans.
  • Bake in a non-preheated oven set to 350°F (180°C) for 1 hour, or until toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  • Cool for 30 minutes before slicing.
  • Serve with vanilla ice cream and berries.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 760 calories, Carbohydrate 77 grams, Fat 45 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 11 grams, Sugar 37 grams

CLASSIC POUND CAKE RECIPE



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A homemade pound cake is an easy dessert that uses just a few pantry staples!

Provided by Holly Nilsson

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h20m

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cup butter (softened)
1 cup sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
4 eggs (room temperature)
1 ⅔ cups flour
¼ teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325°F. Grease an 8x4 loaf pan.
  • Cream butter, vanilla and sugar until very light and fluffy, about 7-8 minutes. Add eggs one at a time and beat to combine.
  • Combine flour and salt. Add flour mixture a little bit at a time, beating just until combined.
  • Pour batter into prepared pan and bake 60-70 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  • Cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 285 kcal, Carbohydrate 30 g, Protein 4 g, Fat 17 g, SaturatedFat 10 g, Cholesterol 95 mg, Sodium 205 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 17 g, ServingSize 1 serving

CLASSIC POUND CAKE RECIPE BY TASTY



Classic Pound Cake Recipe by Tasty image

This classic pound cake is perfect for any occasion. With a tender, moist crumb and sweet neutral flavor, it's a deliciously blank canvas-serve with fresh fruit, ice cream, or drizzled with your sauce of choice!

Provided by Aleya Zenieris

Categories     Bakery Goods

Time 1h35m

Yield 2 loaf cakes

Number Of Ingredients 11

nonstick cooking spray, for greasing
3 ½ cups all purpose flour, sifted
1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
4 sticks unsalted butter, room temperature
2 ½ cups granulated sugar
1 teaspoon kosher salt
6 large eggs, room temperature
½ cup buttermilk
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
½ cup sour cream

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C). Grease a 10-inch Bundt pan or 2 8 x 5-inch (20 x 12 cm) loaf pans with nonstick spray.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and baking soda.
  • In a large bowl, combine the butter, sugar, and salt. Beat with an electric hand mixer on medium speed for about 6 minutes, or until light and fluffy. Scrape down the sides and bottom of the bowl with a rubber spatula and beat again for 1-2 minutes. Add the eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition.
  • With the mixer running on low speed, add the buttermilk and vanilla. Increase the mixer speed to high and beat for 30 seconds.
  • Add ⅓ of the flour mixture and beat on medium speed until incorporated. Add ½ of the sour cream and beat until incorporated. Continue alternating additions of flour and sour cream, scraping down the sides of the bowl between each addition. Beat on medium speed after all of the flour is incorporated for about 1 minute, until the batter is well combined.
  • Transfer the batter to the prepared Bundt pan or divide between the loaf pans and bake for about 60 minutes, or until a cake tester inserted to the center of the cake comes out clean. Let the cake cool in the pan(s) for 15-20 minutes, then invert onto a wire rack and unmold from the pan(s). Let cool completely.
  • Slice and serve.
  • Enjoy!
  • RECIPE BY: Morgan Baker

HOMEMADE POUND CAKE



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Buttery homemade pound cake that's rich with the flavor of shortbread cookies, but still tender and light as a feather.

Provided by Must Love Home

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Pound Cake Recipes

Time 1h55m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 ¼ cups white sugar
¾ pound unsalted butter, at room temperature
6 extra large eggs, at room temperature
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
3 cups all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 cup 1% milk

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease and flour a 12-cup fluted tube pan (such as Bundt®).
  • Place sugar and butter in a large mixing bowl. Cream together using an electric mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, or a hand mixer, on medium speed, until light and fluffy, about 5 minutes. Add eggs one at a time, beating for 45 seconds after each addition. Add vanilla extract and beat for 30 seconds.
  • Combine flour, baking powder, salt, and nutmeg in a medium bowl. Add 1/2 of the dry ingredients to the butter and egg mixture, mixing on low speed, until just blended. Add 1/2 cup milk and beat on low speed until just blended. Scrape the sides of the bowl with a spatula between each addition. Repeat with remaining dry ingredients and milk.
  • Pour batter into the prepared baking pan, filling no more than 2/3 full. Smooth the top with a spoon or a spatula.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean and the cake is just starting to pull away from the sides of the pan, about 1 hour and 25 minutes. Remove from the oven and allow to cool for about 15 minutes before inverting onto a plate. Allow to cool completely before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 579.5 calories, Carbohydrate 79.4 g, Cholesterol 169.7 mg, Fat 26.4 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 7.8 g, SaturatedFat 15.7 g, Sodium 172.3 mg, Sugar 54.6 g

CLASSIC POUND CAKE



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We've always included pound cake on our family menus, and through the years, I've tried many recipes, I can honestly say this one is the best! It has a very fine, rich texture that makes it unusually smooth. That texture, plus fantastic flavor, makes this pound cake a special treat each time we serve it.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 2h

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 cups butter, softened
3 cups sugar
6 large eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
4 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup whole milk

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 300°. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in extract. Gradually add flour alternately with milk, beating just until blended. , Pour into a greased and floured 10-in. tube pan. Bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, about 1 hour and 40 minutes. Cool 15 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts :

Tips:

  • Use room temperature ingredients: This will help the cake batter mix more evenly and produce a smoother cake.
  • Cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy: This will incorporate air into the batter, making the cake lighter and more tender.
  • Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition: This will help prevent the batter from curdling.
  • Gradually add the flour to the batter, mixing until just combined: Overmixing the batter can result in a tough cake.
  • Bake the cake in a preheated oven: This will help ensure that the cake bakes evenly.
  • Do not open the oven door during baking: This can cause the cake to fall.
  • Let the cake cool completely before frosting: This will help prevent the frosting from melting.

Conclusion:

This classic pound cake is a delicious and versatile dessert that can be enjoyed plain, with frosting, or with fresh fruit. It is a perfect cake for any occasion, and it is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it.

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