Description
Delight in the rich, buttery flavor of Black People’s Pound Cake, a classic dessert that’s a favorite in many households.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup eggs (about 4 large eggs)
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, ensuring each is fully incorporated before adding the next.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with the milk, and mix until just combined.
- Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Pour the batter into a greased bundt pan.
- Bake for 1 hour or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, use high-quality vanilla extract.
- Do not overmix the batter to ensure a light texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Black People’s Pound Cake, pound cake, dessert, baking