Vanilla Pound Cake

MizzNezz's Note:

A very easy, sinfully good pound cake. This is wonderful with fresh berries and cream.

• Total Time: 1 hrs 25 mins
• Prep Time: 10 mins
• Cook Time: 1 hrs 15 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 16

• 2 cups sugar
• 1 cup butter, softened
• 5 eggs
• 2 teaspoons vanilla
• 3 cups flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 cup milk

Directions:

1. Heat oven to 350° F.
2. Mix sugar, butter, eggs and vanilla in large bowl.
3. Beat on low to mix ingredients well.
4. Beat on high for 5 minutes.
5. On low, add flour and baking powder alternately with milk.
6. Beat well after each addition.
7. Spoon batter into greased and floured 10 inch tube pan.
8. Bake for 65-75 minutes, until a pick comes out clean.
9. Cool for 15 minutes; invert onto cake plate.

Reviews

[Steve_G]

I used this recipe for a 6 cup cake mold that had some very intricate details. I noticed that it had a fairly high amount of liquid in it compard to most pound cakes and I was hoping that it would pour. It did perfectly. As an added bonus, the dairy component made the cake brown quicly and perfectly, aiding in an EASY release from it's pan. The finished product was dense, but not overly so, and retained a buttery taste even though it contains about half as much as similar recipes. You have a real winner here! THANKS NEZZ

[andrea185]

Great recipe! I made it to serve with chocolate fondue. Cooked in a 9 x 13 pan and cut into fingers and toasted until brown in the oven. Nice texture and not too sweet. The only reason I gave 4 stars instead of 5 is I'd probably add another teaspoon of vanilla next time. Thanks!

[Ken Wood]

Excellent pound cake with moist, dense crumb. I served it with fresh strawberries, but this cake is so versatile it could be served with just about anything. It can even stand on it's own with that morning cup of coffee. A definite keeper!