Slice Of Pound Cake Recipe
Babycakes homemade pound cake, butter or chocolate.
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Ingredients
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Pound Cake Ingredients
Method
Baking Instructions
- 1
Prepare the Batter
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). In a large mixing bowl, cream together the unsalted butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract.
- 2
Combine Dry Ingredients
In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. If making the chocolate version, add cocoa powder to the dry ingredients.
- 3
Mix Dry and Wet Ingredients
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
- 4
Bake the Cake
Pour the batter into a greased loaf pan and smooth the top. Bake in the preheated oven for 60-70 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- 5
Cool and Slice
Once baked, remove the cake from the oven and allow it to cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
