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Pound Cake

Yields8 ServingsPrep Time15 minsCook Time1 hrTotal Time1 hr 15 mins

 1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature, plus more for pan
 1 cup sugar
 4 large eggs
 2 tsp vanilla extract
 2 cups flour, plus more for pan
 ½ tsp salt
1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

2

Butter and flour a 6-cup (8 1/2-by-4 1/2-inch) loaf pan; set aside. 

3

Using an electric mixer on high speed, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition; add vanilla and salt. With mixer on low, gradually add flour, beating just until combined (do not overmix). 

4

Bake until a toothpick inserted in center of cake comes out clean, about 1 hour (tent with aluminum foil if browning too quickly). Let cool in pan 15 minutes. Invert onto a wire rack, and turn upright to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts

8 servings

Serving size