How to make a perfect pound cake every time
A pound cake is a classic American dessert that is simple to make and always a hit with guests. The recipe is very easy—the key to making a perfect pound cake is to make sure the ingredients are at room temperature before you start, and to be careful not to overmix the batter. You can bake a pound cake in either a loaf pan or Bundt pan; I like to use a Bundt pan because it gives the cake a nice, golden crust. Bake the cake for about an hour, or until a toothpick comes out clean when inserted into the center. Serve with whipped cream or ice cream for a delicious treat!
A pound cake is a classic American dessert that is simple to make and always a hit with guests. The recipe is very easy—the key to making a perfect pound cake is to make sure the ingredients are at room temperature before you start, and to be careful not to overmix the batter. You can bake a pound cake in either a loaf pan or Bundt pan; I like to use a Bundt pan because it gives the cake a nice, golden crust. Bake the cake for about an hour, or until a toothpick comes out clean when inserted into the center. Serve with whipped cream or ice cream for a delicious treat!
Ingredients:
-1 cup of all-purpose flour
-1/2 teaspoon of baking powder
-pinch of salt
-3 tablespoons butter, softened
-2 cups sugar
-2 large eggs
-1 teaspoon vanilla extract
-6 tablespoons milk
However, there are many variations on the recipe that call for different amounts or combinations of ingredients. For example, some recipes call for adding baking powder or baking soda to make the cake lighter. Others add vanilla extract or lemon zest for flavor. There are also variations that use honey or molasses instead of sugar, or oil instead of butter.
No matter what variation you choose, the key to making a perfect pound cake is to make sure all of the ingredients are at room temperature before you start mixing them together. Room temperature ingredients mix together more easily and produce a more consistent cake.
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour one 9x13 inch baking pan.
- Sift together the flour, baking powder and salt; set aside. In a medium bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
- Beat in vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the flour mixture alternately with the milk, beginning and ending with the flour mixture.
- Beat until smooth after each addition.
- Pour batter into prepared pan.
- Bake for about 45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool cake in pan on a wire rack for 10 minutes; then remove from pan to cool completely.