Old Fashioned Pound Cake

Prep: 10 mins Cook time: 60 mins Yields: 6 - 8 slices
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Ingredients

  • 1 3/4 cups + 2 Tbsp (227 grams) all purpose flour
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1 cup or 2 sticks of butter
  • 1 cup (200 grams) sugar
  • 4 eggs
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C) and grease your baking pan.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour and baking powder; set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, beat the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
  4. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition, then stir in the vanilla.
  5. Gradually add the dry flour mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined.
  6. Spread the batter evenly into your prepared pan.
  7. Bake at 350°F (180°C) for 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  8. Cool completely before slicing or serving.