Easy Pound Cake

Name: Easy Pound Cake
Prep time: PT15MIN
Cook time: PT50MIN
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: Desserts
Ingredients: 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, at room temperature; 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar; 4 large eggs, at room temperature; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 1/2 teaspoon baking powder; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/2 cup whole milk, at room temperature; 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract

Recipe By Rachel Anne |Updated 2025-07-29 |8 Comments

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Easy Pound Cake

PREP15 min

COOK50 min

This Easy Pound Cake recipe delivers a buttery, tender crumb with just a handful of simple ingredients—perfect for any occasion or a quick sweet treat!

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8SERVINGS

Ingredients

1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, at room temperature
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
4 large eggs, at room temperature
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup whole milk, at room temperature
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract

Instructions

1
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line a 9x5-inch loaf pan.
2
In a large bowl, beat butter and sugar together until pale and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
3
Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
4
In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
5
Add half the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, then mix in milk and vanilla. Add remaining flour mixture and stir just until combined.
6
Pour batter into prepared pan. Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
7
Cool in pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.