Grandmother's Pound Cake
This traditional pound cake recipe uses equal parts butter, sugar, eggs, and flour for a rich, dense, classic dessert you can flavor as you like.
Instructions
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{'id': 'step_0', 'step': 1, 'text': 'Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease three 8x4-inch loaf pans, then line with parchment paper.'}
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{'id': 'step_1', 'step': 2, 'text': 'Cream together sugar and butter in a large bowl with an electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Beat in flour alternately with milk, beginning and ending with flour, until just combined. Do not overmix. Divide batter evenly among prepared loaf pans.'}
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{'id': 'step_2', 'step': 3, 'text': 'Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cakes comes out clean, about 70 minutes.'}
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{'id': 'step_3', 'step': 4, 'text': 'Run a small knife around the edges of each pan. Allow cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then invert, peel off the parchment, and cool completely on wire racks.'}
Nutrition Facts
Per serving (30 servings total)