How to Make Homemade Pound Cake - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's something undeniably comforting about the aroma of a freshly baked pound cake lingering in the air. This classic dessert has been a staple in kitchens for generations, loved for its rich buttery flavor and dense, yet tender crumb. While it may seem intimidating to make from scratch, this homemade pound cake recipe will guide you through the process, ensuring a delicious outcome that's sure to impress friends and family alike.

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Ingredients

  • 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

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr 25 mins
  • Additional Time: 15 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 55 mins
  • Servings: 12
  • Yield: 1 bundt cake

  • Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease and flour a 12-cup fluted tube pan (such as Bundt).
  • Cream sugar and butter in a large mixing bowl 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 flour mixture to the butter mixture and mix 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 flour mixture 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

    580 cal.

    • Total Fat: 26g
    • Saturated Fat: 16g
    • Cholesterol: 170mg
    • Sodium: 172mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 79g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 55g
    • Protein: 8g
    • Vitamin C: 0mg
    • Calcium: 65mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 115mg