Here’s a classic recipe for an old-school butter pound cake. It’s rich, buttery, and perfect with a cup of tea or coffee.
Old School Butter Pound Cake Recipe
Ingredients:
- 2 1/2 cups (300g) all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 cup (226g) unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups (400g) granulated sugar
- 5 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp almond extract (optional)
- 1 cup (240ml) whole milk
Instructions:
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Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C). Grease and flour a 10-inch bundt pan or a tube pan.
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Prepare dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
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Cream butter and sugar: In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and sugar together using an electric mixer on medium speed. Continue beating for about 5-7 minutes until the mixture is light and fluffy.
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Add eggs: Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Make sure to scrape the sides of the bowl occasionally to incorporate all the ingredients.
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Add extracts: Beat in the vanilla and almond extracts (if using).
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Alternate dry ingredients and milk: With the mixer on low, alternate adding the dry ingredients and milk to the butter mixture. Start with a third of the flour mixture, followed by half of the milk, then another third of the flour mixture, the rest of the milk, and finish with the last third of the flour mixture. Mix until just combined after each addition. Do not overmix.
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Pour and bake: Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top. Bake for 1 hour to 1 hour and 10 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. If the cake is browning too quickly, cover it loosely with aluminum foil during the last 15 minutes of baking.
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Cool the cake: Let the cake cool in the pan for about 10-15 minutes, then remove it from the pan and allow it to cool completely on a wire rack.
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Serve and enjoy: Once cooled, you can dust the cake with powdered sugar or drizzle it with a glaze if desired. Slice and serve!
This cake has a beautiful crumb and a deliciously rich flavor thanks to all that butter. Enjoy!
