Easy Vanilla Pound Cake

Here’s an easy and delicious recipe for a Vanilla Pound Cake!

Ingredients:

• 1 ½ cups (190g) all-purpose flour

• 1 ½ tsp baking powder

• ¼ tsp salt

• ¾ cup (170g) unsalted butter, softened

• 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar

• 3 large eggs

• 2 tsp vanilla extract

• ½ cup (120ml) milk (whole milk works best)

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×5 inch loaf pan (or line it with parchment paper).

2. Mix dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.

3. Cream butter and sugar: In a large bowl, cream the softened butter and sugar together until light and fluffy. This usually takes about 3-4 minutes with an electric mixer.

4. Add eggs: Beat in the eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.

5. Alternate adding dry ingredients and milk: Add about a third of the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, then mix in half of the milk. Repeat until all the dry ingredients and milk are incorporated. Be careful not to overmix.

6. Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top. Bake for 55-65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

7. Cool: Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then remove from the pan and cool completely on a wire rack.

Optional:

• For an extra touch, dust the cooled cake with powdered sugar or drizzle with a simple glaze made from powdered sugar and a little milk.

Enjoy your slice of soft, moist Vanilla Pound Cake!