Georgia Pound Cake Recipe

Baking Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat the Oven

   Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x5 inch loaf pan.

2. 2

   Cream Butter and Sugar

   In a large mixing bowl, cream together the unsalted butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.

3. 3

   Add Eggs

   Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.

4. 4

   Mix Dry Ingredients

   In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt.

5. 5

   Combine Mixtures

   Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined. Stir in the vanilla extract.

6. 6

   Pour into Pan

   Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.

7. 7

   Bake

   Bake in the preheated oven for 60-70 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

8. 8

   Cool and Serve

   Allow the cake to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely. Slice and serve. Optionally, grill the slices before serving for added flavor.