Vanilla Pound Cake Recipe
Indulge in the rich, buttery goodness of this classic Vanilla Pound Cake. With a tender crumb and a sweet vanilla glaze, this recipe is perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
- Yield: 1 loaf 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Pound Cake:
- 1 cup (226 g) unsalted butter, room temperature
- 1 cup (125 g) all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled
- 1 cup (135 g) cake flour, spooned and leveled
- 1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs, plus 4 egg yolks, room temperature
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1/2 cup whole milk, room temperature
Vanilla Bean Glaze:
- 1 1/2 cups confectioner’s sugar, sifted
- 2 teaspoons vanilla bean paste
- 5–6 tablespoons whole milk or heavy cream
Instructions
- For Pound Cake – Preheat oven to 325°. Lightly grease a 9 x 5″ loaf pan. Line with parchment paper. Whisk flours, baking powder, and salt. Cream butter, add sugar, eggs, yolks, and vanilla. Beat until fluffy. Alternate adding flour and milk. Bake for 60 minutes.
- For Vanilla Bean Glaze – Combine confectioner’s sugar, vanilla paste, and milk/cream. Adjust consistency if needed. Pour over cooled pound cake.
Notes
- Make sure all ingredients are at room temperature for best results.
- Do not overmix the batter to avoid a dense cake.
- Adjust the glaze consistency to your preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: Vanilla Pound Cake, Pound Cake Recipe, Vanilla Bean Glaze
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