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Yellow pound cake

Yellow pound cake is a classic cake that gets its name from the use of butter, sugar, eggs, and flour in equal parts by weight, traditionally a pound of each. It has a rich and buttery flavor with a dense and moist texture.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: International
Calories: 233
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup butter (room temperature)
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Equipment

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan.
  2. In a mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
  4. Mix in the vanilla extract.
  5. Gradually add the flour and salt, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
  6. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
  7. Bake in the preheated oven for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  8. Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
  9. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 233kcalCarbohydrates: 44gProtein: 6gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 85mgSodium: 209mgPotassium: 97mgFiber: 1gSugar: 27gVitamin A: 168IUCalcium: 51mgIron: 1mg

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