Homemade Pound Cake
A must-try pound cake recipe that's sure to be a hit! It's buttery, rich and delicious with a light, tender texture. Bake in your favorite Bundt pan.
Instructions
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{'id': 'step_0', 'step': 1, 'text': 'Gather all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease and flour a 12-cup fluted tube pan (such as Bundt).'}
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{'id': 'step_1', 'step': 2, 'text': 'Cream sugar and butter in a large mixing bowl on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 5 minutes.'}
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{'id': 'step_2', 'step': 3, 'text': 'Add eggs, one at a time, beating for 45 seconds after each addition. Add vanilla extract and beat for 30 seconds.'}
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{'id': 'step_3', 'step': 4, 'text': 'Combine flour, baking powder, salt, and nutmeg in a medium bowl. Add 1/2 of the flour mixture to the butter mixture and mix on low speed until just blended.'}
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{'id': 'step_4', 'step': 5, 'text': 'Add 1/2 cup milk and beat on low speed until just blended. Scrape the sides of the bowl with a spatula between each addition. Repeat with remaining flour mixture and milk.'}
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{'id': 'step_5', 'step': 6, 'text': 'Pour batter into the prepared baking pan, filling no more than 2/3 full. Smooth the top with a spoon or a spatula.'}
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{'id': 'step_6', 'step': 7, 'text': 'Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean and the cake is just starting to pull away from the sides of the pan, about 1 hour and 25 minutes.'}
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{'id': 'step_7', 'step': 8, 'text': 'Remove from the oven and allow to cool for about 15 minutes before inverting onto a plate. Allow to cool completely before serving.'}
Nutrition Facts
Per serving (12 servings total)