Mary's One Step Pound Cake Recipe

Indulge in this unbelievably moist and delicious pound cake – made in just ONE bowl! This simple recipe delivers incredible flavor and texture, perfect for any occasion. No mixer required (though you can use one!), just one bowl and 75 minutes to baking bliss.

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 75 mins
Calories 638.2 kcal
Protein 14g
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Ingredients for Mary's One Step Pound Cake

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How to Make Mary's One Step Pound Cake

  1. Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C). Grease and flour a 12-cup bundt or tube pan.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. Add sugar and softened butter to the dry ingredients. Using a hand mixer or stand mixer, beat on low speed until combined. Then increase the speed to medium and beat for 3 minutes until light and fluffy.
  4. Beat in eggs one at a time, followed by buttermilk and vanilla extract. Mix until just combined. Do not overmix.
  5. Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 60-70 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean, and the top springs back lightly when touched.
  6. Let the cake cool upright in the pan for 15 minutes. Then, carefully invert the cake onto a wire rack to cool completely.
  7. Once completely cooled, drizzle with powdered sugar glaze (optional).
  8. **Powdered Sugar Glaze:** Whisk together 1 cup powdered sugar with 2-4 tablespoons milk or lemon juice until desired consistency is reached.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

22 g

Sugar

259g

Fat

24g

Carbs

32g

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Mary's One Step Pound Cake?

Mary's One Step Pound Cake takes about 90 minutes from start to finish — roughly 15 minutes to prepare and 75 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Mary's One Step Pound Cake?

Mary's One Step Pound Cake has approximately 638.2 calories per serving, with about 14 g protein, 32 g carbohydrates and 38 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Mary's One Step Pound Cake?

The key ingredients for Mary's One Step Pound Cake are Flour, Sugar, Salt, Baking Soda, Lemon Peel, Vanilla. See the full list with measurements above.

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