Pound For Pound Cake Recipe
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Ingredients
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Cake Ingredients
Glaze Ingredients
Method
Cake Preparation
- 1
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
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Cream Butter and Sugar
In a large mixing bowl, cream together the unsalted butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
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Add Eggs
Beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
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Combine Dry Ingredients
In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt.
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Add Vanilla
Stir in the vanilla extract until well incorporated.
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Bake the Cake
Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
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Cool the Cake
Once baked, remove from the oven and let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Glaze Preparation
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Make the Glaze
In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth and pourable.
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Glaze the Cake
Once the cake is completely cooled, drizzle the glaze over the top, allowing it to drip down the sides.