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Easy Vanilla Pound Cake – Buttery, Moist & Perfect Every Time

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This Easy Vanilla Pound Cake is buttery, dense, and tender — a perfect everyday cake made with simple pantry ingredients and rich vanilla flavor.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened

  • 1½ cups granulated sugar

  • 4 large eggs

  • 1 tbsp pure vanilla extract

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour

  • 1½ tsp baking powder

  • ½ tsp salt

  • ½ cup whole milk or heavy cream

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 325°F. Grease and flour a 9×5-inch loaf pan.

  • Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy (4–5 mins).

  • Beat in eggs one at a time. Add vanilla.

  • Whisk flour, baking powder, and salt in a separate bowl.

  • Add flour mixture to butter in three batches, alternating with milk. Mix just until combined.

  • Pour into pan and smooth the top.

  • Bake 60–70 mins, until toothpick comes out clean.

  • Cool in pan 10 mins, then transfer to a wire rack.

Notes

Add lemon zest or almond extract for flavor variations. Can be frozen or topped with glaze.

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