Description
This classic Vanilla Pound Cake is buttery, rich, and moist with a soft crumb and a golden crust. Infused with pure vanilla extract and topped with a simple vanilla glaze, it’s an elegant yet easy dessert perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 4 large eggs
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- For the vanilla glaze:
- 3 tablespoons melted butter
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2–3 tablespoons milk
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line an 8½ x 4½-inch loaf pan with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat butter, sugar, and vanilla extract together until light and fluffy, about 8 minutes.
- Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition and scraping down the sides of the bowl.
- Reduce the mixer speed to low and add the flour gradually. Mix until just combined, then fold with a spatula until smooth.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan, smooth the top, and bake for 60–70 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool the cake in the pan for 15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Prepare the glaze by whisking melted butter, powdered sugar, vanilla, and milk until smooth. Drizzle over the cooled cake.
- Serve plain or with fruit and whipped cream.
Notes
- Ensure butter and eggs are at room temperature for a light texture.
- Do not overmix the batter to prevent density.
- Store the cake at room temperature wrapped tightly for up to 5 days.
- Freeze the loaf for up to 3 months; thaw at room temperature before serving.
- For extra moisture, brush cooled slices with simple syrup.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 70 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 41g
- Sodium: 62mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 61g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 133mg
Keywords: Vanilla Pound Cake, classic pound cake, buttery cake, homemade vanilla cake, vanilla loaf cake