Description
A classic buttery pound cake with a rich flavor and soft, dense crumb, perfect for any occasion or simple everyday indulgence.
Ingredients
- 2 sticks unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup vegetable shortening
- 3 cups granulated sugar
- 5 large eggs, room temperature
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C) and grease and flour a bundt or tube pan.
- Cream butter, shortening, and sugar until light and fluffy (4–5 minutes).
- Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
- In a separate bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to the batter, alternating with milk, beginning and ending with flour.
- Mix until just combined, then stir in vanilla extract.
- Pour batter into prepared pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for about 1 hour 20 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool in pan for 10–15 minutes, then transfer to a rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Do not overmix the batter to keep the cake tender.
- Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for best results.
- Grease and flour the pan thoroughly to prevent sticking.
- Start checking for doneness around 1 hour.
- Flavor improves the next day after resting.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 35 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg
