This traditional pound cake recipe uses equal parts butter, sugar, eggs, and flour for a rich, dense, classic dessert you can flavor as you like.
Preparation Time
20 mins
Cooking Time
1 hr 10 mins
Total Time
1 hr 30 mins
Calories
264 Calories
Recipe Instructions
Step 1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease three 8x4-inch loaf pans, then line with parchment paper.
Step 2
Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cakes comes out clean, about 70 minutes.
Step 3
Run a small knife around the edges of each pan. Allow cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then invert, peel off the parchment, and cool completely on wire racks.
Step 4
Cream together sugar and butter in a large bowl with an electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Beat in flour alternately with milk, beginning and ending with flour, until just combined. Do not overmix. Divide batter evenly among prepared loaf pans.
