Old Fashioned Pound Cake (Print-Friendly Format)
Buttery, dense pound cake baked in a tube pan, ideal with a fruit glaze or a light whipped topping.
# Required Ingredients:
→ Batter
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225 g unsalted butter, softened
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400 g granulated sugar
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6 large eggs, room temperature
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250 g all-purpose flour
# How to Make It:
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Preheat oven to 175°C. Grease and flour a tube pan thoroughly.
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In a large bowl, beat softened butter and granulated sugar together until pale and fluffy.
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Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition until fully combined.
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Gradually sift in flour, mixing on low speed and scraping down the sides as necessary until a smooth batter forms.
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Transfer batter to the prepared tube pan and smooth the top. Bake for 60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
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Allow cake to cool in the pan for 10–15 minutes. Gently remove from the pan and transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
# Additional Information:
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For additional flavor, incorporate 5 ml vanilla extract into the batter after creaming the butter and sugar.