How to Make Six-Egg Pound Cake - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's nothing quite like a homemade pound cake to satisfy a sweet tooth. And when it comes to classic pound cake recipes, the Six-Egg Pound Cake is a true standout. This rich, buttery cake gets its name from the six eggs used in the batter, which give it a dense, moist texture and a beautiful golden color.

One of the best things about this recipe is its simplicity. With just a handful of basic ingredients, you can create a delicious dessert that's perfect for any occasion. Whether y...

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Ingredients

  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 2 ½ cups white sugar
  • 1 ½ cups unsalted butter, softened
  • 6 eggs
  • 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
  • ¾ cup milk

Information

  • Prep Time: 25 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr
  • Additional Time: 25 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 50 mins
  • Servings: 14
  • Yield: 1 Bundt cake

  • Grease and flour a Bundt pan. Do not preheat the oven.
  • Mix flour, baking powder, and salt together in a bowl.
  • Cream sugar and butter in a large bowl with an electric mixer until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Add vanilla. Add flour mixture alternately with milk; beat until smooth. Pour batter into the prepared pan.
  • Place cake into the cold oven. Set the temperature to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C); bake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 1 to 1 1/2 hours. Cool on a wire rack for 5 minutes. Run a table knife around the edges to loosen. Invert carefully onto a serving plate or cooling rack. Let cool completely, 20 to 30 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    449 cal.

    • Total Fat: 22g
    • Saturated Fat: 13g
    • Cholesterol: 133mg
    • Sodium: 364mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 57g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 37g
    • Protein: 6g
    • Calcium: 95mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 84mg