Easy Pound Cake
📜 Collection: John B. Collection | ✍️ Attribution: Unattributed | 📂 Category: Desserts A classic, simple pound cake recipe featuring a rich buttery flavor and tender crumb. Perfect for any occasion and easily adaptable with nuts or candied fruits.
| Prep Time | Cook Time | Inactive / Chill Time | Yield / Servings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 mins | 1 hour | None | 10 servings |
🔪 Key Equipment
- Large bowl
- Mixer
- Loaf pan
- Tube pan
Ingredients
Cake Ingredients
| Measurements | Ingredients | Prep / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 3 cups | Flour | Sifted |
| 1-3/4 cups | Sugar | None |
| 1 1/2 tsp | Salt | None |
| 2 tsp | Baking Powder | None |
| 2 tsp | Vanilla | None |
| 1 cup | Crisco | None |
| 3/4 cup | Milk | None |
| 4 | Eggs | Divided |
Instructions
Mixing and Baking
- Combine all ingredients except 2 of the eggs in a large bowl of a mixer with 2 eggs. Beat on #3 speed for 2 minutes.
- Add the remaining 2 more eggs and beat for another 2 minutes until smooth and fluffy.
- Bake for 1 hour at 375°F in a greased loaf or tube pan until golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
💡 Make-Ahead & Storage: Can be divided into smaller loaf pans and one frozen for later use, or cut the recipe in half for a smaller cake.
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