Rich Decadent Pound Cake Recipe

Name: Rich Decadent Pound Cake
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 210 min
Total time: 240 min
Yield: Serves 1 or more
Ingredients: 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened; Granulated Sugar; 4 large eggs, at room temperature; 3 cups all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1/2 teaspoon salt

Indulge in this timeless classic: Grandma's Rich Decadent Pound Cake! This old-fashioned pound cake recipe is unbelievably rich and delicious. Rediscovered after a treasure hunt through cherished family recipe cards, this cake is a true taste of home. Enjoy it with fresh strawberries and whipped cream for an elegant dessert or toasted and buttered for a delightful breakfast treat. (Prep time includes bringing butter and eggs to room temperature.)

Prep Time 30 mins

Cook Time 210 mins

Calories 349.8 kcal

Protein 9g

Rating 0.0 (1 Reviews)

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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Rich Decadent Pound Cake

1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
Granulated Sugar
4 large eggs, at room temperature
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon salt

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How to Make Rich Decadent Pound Cake

Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C). Grease and flour a 10-inch tube pan or Bundt pan.
In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy. This will take about 5-7 minutes with an electric mixer.
Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 1 hour and 50 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before inverting it onto a wire rack to cool completely.
Once cooled, dust with powdered sugar (optional) and serve with fresh strawberries and whipped cream or enjoy toasted and buttered.