Grandmother’s Pound Cake
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Pound cake got its name from the traditional recipe that called for a pound each of butter, sugar, eggs, and flour.
This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 110 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 8.
Grandmother’s Pound Cake
Ingredients
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x5-inch loaf pan.
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In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
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Beat in the eggs one at a time, ensuring each is fully incorporated before adding the next.
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In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
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Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with the milk. Begin and end with the dry ingredients.
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Stir in the vanilla extract.
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Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
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Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
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Remove from the oven and let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes.
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Transfer the cake to a wire rack and let it cool completely before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 12
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 320kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 16g25%
- Total Carbohydrate 40g14%
- Sugars 24g
- Protein 4g8%
* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.