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best pound cake ever... seriously!

(6 RATINGS)
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Joannebl avatar
Bridgewater, NJ
Updated on Apr 24, 2018

This is my Aunt Gloria's pound cake recipe. It really is the best pound cake I've ever had. I try not to make it too often because my husband tends to eat the whole thing!!!!!!

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OK, this seriously is one of the best pound cakes we've had. It melts in your mouth with buttery goodness in every bite. Sweet and moist, we could not stop going back for just one more slice. It's great served alone or doctored up with fresh fruit and a dollop of whipped cream. This pound cake recipe is going to become your go-to recipe. It's easy to make with these with step-by-step instructions and plenty of photos to guide you.

— The Test Kitchen
prep time 30 Min
cook time 1 Hr 15 Min
method Bake
yield 10-12 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 3/4 pound butter, room temperature
  • 2 1/2 cups sugar
  • 6 - eggs, room temperature
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 3 teaspoons baking powder
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 cup milk, room temperature

How To Make best pound cake ever... seriously!

Test Kitchen Tips
Every oven is different. Ours was finished in an hour, so keep an eye on the cooking time.
  • Cream butter and sugar.
    Step 1
    In a standing mixer, beat the butter and sugar.
  • Eggs added once at a time.
    Step 2
    Add eggs one at a time.
  • Adding vanilla to the batter.
    Step 3
    Add the vanilla.
  • Salt, baking powder, and flour in a bowl.
    Step 4
    In a bowl, combine the salt, baking powder, and flour.
  • Adding milk to the batter.
    Step 5
    Add the flour mixture and milk, alternately.
  • Beating batter for 20 minutes.
    Step 6
    Beat for 20 minutes. (Note: I have only beaten for another 5-10 minutes and it's fine.)
  • Batter poured into a greased pan.
    Step 7
    Place batter in a greased and floured tube pan.
  • Pound cake baking in the oven.
    Step 8
    Place in cold oven and set temperature to 350 degrees. Bake for 1 hour and 15 minutes.
  • Pound cake cooling on a rack.
    Step 9
    Remove cake from oven very carefully and place it carefully where it can cool. You want to prevent it from dropping. Enjoy this easy to make, moist and yummy pound cake!
  • Last Step: Don't forget to share! Post a picture of your finished recipe here and on your favorite social network. Don't forget to tag Just A Pinch and include #justapinchrecipes!

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Category: Cakes
Keyword: #Pound Cake
Method: Bake
Culture: American
Ingredient: Flour

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