Step 1: Preheat the Oven
Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C).
Grease and flour a bundt or loaf pan very well.
Step 2: Cream Butter & Sugar
Beat butter on medium speed for 3–4 minutes until creamy.
Gradually add sugar and continue beating 4–5 minutes until light and fluffy.
👉 This step is the secret to the best texture.
Step 3: Add Eggs
Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
Scrape the bowl often.
Step 4: Add Flavor
Mix in vanilla extract and salt.
Step 5: Alternate Flour & Milk
On low speed, add flour and milk alternately, beginning and ending with flour.
Mix just until combined—do not overmix.
Step 6: Bake
Pour batter evenly into prepared pan.
Bake 70–80 minutes, until a toothpick comes out clean.
If browning too fast, tent loosely with foil.
Step 7: Cool
Cool in pan 15 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack to cool completely.
🌟 Pro Tips for the BEST Pound Cake
- All ingredients must be room temperature
- Don’t rush the creaming step
- Use real butter, not margarine
- Pound cake tastes even better the next day
🍓 Optional Add-Ons
- Lemon zest + lemon glaze
- Cream cheese swirl
- Chocolate chips
- Almond extract instead of vanilla
🍽 Serving Ideas
- With fresh berries
- Light dusting of powdered sugar
- Whipped cream or vanilla ice cream